Role Purpose
* To carry out the duties of a Commercial Licensing Officer, involving enforcement, advisory and educational activities in the area of commercial licensing including alcohol, entertainment, gambling, street trading, scrap metal and any other commercial licensing related area
Responsibilities
* To ensure compliance with the council’s information security policies and maintain confidentiality.
* In accordance with the Immigration Act 2016, where the role is customer-facing and the post holder is required to speak to members of the public, the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post
* To ensure compliance with the council’s information security policies and maintain confidentiality.
* To determine compliance with licensing legislation, to determine the need for and to initiate enforcement action, including inspection of premises and determination of legislative requirements and the need for further action
* To carry out technical inspections of to ensure compliance with licensing and housing legislation, including assessment of fitness and safety
* Represent the Council at public inquiries, public meetings, external organisations and Council committee meetings, providing technical information and reports for service related issues
* Identify and carry out of investigations and preparing appropriate solutions for professional problems, within the relevant discipline, including consultation, liaison and partnership working
* Support Technical Support Officers and members of the team from time to time to ensure continuous improvement in service delivery, meet business needs and support the continuing professional development of staff
Requirements
* A working knowledge of licensing legislation and requirements the ability to demonstrate a specialist working and up to date knowledge and application of legislation in this area
* A working knowledge of relevant Health, Safety and Welfare legislation and approved Codes of Practices
* Understanding of the political context and environment of Local Government
* Experience as a Licensing Officer or related role including conducting enforcement and inspection activity
* Experience of working with a range of stakeholders from public, private and third sector organisations
* Experience in the investigation and preparation and presentation of cases for enforcement or prevention activities
* Experience of conducting technical inspections of Commercial properties and producing necessary reports, notices, work schedules etc. from the inspections and in line with legislation
Additional Information
* Candidates must have extensive experience related to LA03, Gambling, and Street Trading.
* Pay rate negotiable