Working Hours: 35 Hours per week Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent Additional Payments: 6.7% Flexibility Payment Closing Date: 24 March 2025 Closing time: 11.59pm Interview Method: In Person (Face to Face) Proposed Interview Date: 03 April 2025 This role is subject to - 2 References - where possible we require 3 years' employment history. Qualification - Professional Licensing Practitioners Qualification (or willing to work towards) Driving Licence – The successful candidate should hold a full clean driving licence as you will be required to drive a vehicle adhering to council regulations. The Planning, Building Control and Licensing Service is pivotal to the delivery of key objectives for the Council. Each of the three specialist areas focuses on supporting the City’s growth ambitions essential to provide new jobs and pathways to ensure everyone benefits from employment opportunities; new homes that offer a mix of tenure, and development that is safe, inclusive and responds to climate change. Through the various legislative regimes, the service finds innovative ways to assist and contribute to the Council aims and objectives; ensuring processes are robust to withstand challenge. This post will play a key role in delivering the licensing function within the service, supporting both the day and night-time economy, and wider transport strategy. The post holder will manage a highly specialist team of officers as a sub-section of the Licensing Unit, delivering all delegated enforcement powers under the constitution. The team will also provide training to applicant and licensed drivers and work with other service areas and across the directorate to ensure there is a high level coordinated and holistic approach to how the service operates. This will ensure the teams remain focused on delivering quality and performing to the highest of standards. Main Function of the Training and Compliance Sub-Section: Assess licence applications in reference to relevant Licensing Policies and make representations on behalf of the Licensing Authority as necessary, including as a Responsible Authority Attend / organise non-office-based compliance related activity as necessary (visits/inspections of premises or locations to assist in the review of an application or to investigate concerns) Attend street-based operations detecting taxi and private hire offences, including conducting PACE interview at scene if required Investigate and prepare taxi and private hire prosecution files for referral to legal Investigate and prepare taxi and private hire case review reports and present reports to Sub-Committee Deliver Training to driver applicants and licence holders Provide technical advice to partners as a representative of the Licensing Authority About the Candidate This candidate will have detailed knowledge of the legislative and regulatory framework of a licensing authority and demonstrable experience of working in the licensing field or similar regulatory service, with direct experience of enforcement activity. The candidate will be able to help transform the current compliance section, working closely with the Principal Licensing Officer over the next two years in particular to review and develop new processes, and help ensure these are reflected in the compliance module in the new business system. The successful candidate should have the ability to lead, manage and motivate staff, and help develop effective support and performance frameworks to ensure a high quality service offer. About Us We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities. Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone. Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours: We take time to listen and understand We work together and trust each other We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things We’re proud and passionate about Manchester Benefits we offer Generous holiday allowance Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks. A buzzing pension You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum. Enhanced parental and carers leave Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your newborn or support your family during critical life events. Brilliant perks Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more. Learn and grow We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process. A Good Employment Charter member W e are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life. Up to 3 days volunteering leave Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits. Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council At Manchester City Council, we’re dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people. Support During the Process Interview Adjustments : Let us know if you need any adjustments to demonstrate your suitability during the interview. Accessible Formats : Our ReciteMe tool can be accessed through the "Accessibility tools" button at the top of our careers page. This tool offers features like text-to-speech, translation into multiple languages, and adjustable text size and colour to make our site more accessible for everyone. Guaranteed Assessment Scheme We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the minimum shortlisting requirement s for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below : Members of the Armed Forces members or veterans Current or former care leavers Have a disability or long-term condition When You Join Us We’re a Disability Confident Employer, offering: A workplace adjustment hub which provides specialist support, advice and guidance to ensure you have the adjustments needed to thrive at work. Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network and Mental Health Staff Network that provides a safe inclusive space to share experiences and opportunities to influence council practice. A strong commitment to ensuring all information adheres to accessibility standards and that our workplaces are accessible and disability-friendly. For more information about the role or any adjustments, email [email protected]. What we will need from you if you’re successful In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship. Pre-Employment Checks If you are successful in securing a position with us, the pre-employment checks will depend on the role you’ve applied for. As a guide, these checks may include: Proof of Right to Work : You’ll need to provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the UK. References : We’ll request references from your current and previous employer(s). Proof of Qualifications : Evidence of qualifications relevant to the role will be. Driving Licence : If the role requires driving, we’ll need evidence of your valid driving licence. These checks are an important part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our workforce and the community we serve. Other relevant information We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role. Calculate your take home pay. Use this service to estimate how much Income Tax and National Insurance you should pay for the current tax year. Privacy Notice