The Licensing Officer works in Mid Sussex District Council’s licensing service, handling the Council’s licensing administration and enforcement. The post processes applications, advises stakeholders, investigates complaints and takes action to secure compliance with licensing law. Its remit spans alcohol, animal welfare, gambling, taxis, scrap metal and street trading, with partnership work and attendance at hearings and site inspections. The role is 37 hours a week and requires willingness to work outside regular hours.
What the job involves
- Process and determine licence applications, and advise applicants, licensees and other stakeholders
- Investigate complaints about licensed and unlicensed activity under legislation enforced by the Council
- Check licensed premises, people and vehicles for compliance with legislation and licence conditions
- Inspect premises following applications and recommend or report on action needed to secure compliance
- Take appropriate enforcement action to protect the public
- Prepare reports for the Licensing Committee, attend meetings and present reports when required
- Work with external agencies, including on joint operations
- Keep up to date with licensing legislation and guidance
- Recommend ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service
Experience
- Recent experience applying licensing or similar legislation
- Experience gathering and assessing evidence, and preparing and initiating enforcement action
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of general criminal law principles and enforcement practice
- Good organisation and effective workload management
- Effective written and oral communication with councillors, officers and the public
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to work outside regular hours for hearings, inspections, enforcement, joint operations and complaint investigations
What’s offered
- Agile working arrangements to support work-life balance
- Generous pension scheme
- 26–31 days of annual leave
Licensing Officer employer: Bidvane
The Medical Centre is an exceptional employer for General Practitioners, offering a supportive work environment across two sites with a strong focus on patient-centred care. With flexible session options and a commitment to professional development, employees benefit from a collaborative team culture that values continuous learning and quality improvement. Located in a vibrant community, the practice provides unique opportunities to engage with diverse patient needs while enjoying the advantages of NHS pension and comprehensive employment benefits.
