At a Glance
- Tasks: Administer and enforce various licensing applications and permits in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Castle Point Borough Council, dedicated to community service and safeguarding.
- Benefits: Enjoy 27 days of annual leave and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Join a team that values trust, respect, and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing valuable skills.
- Qualifications: 2 years' experience in licensing or relevant qualifications required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35000 £ per year.
The service is responsible for administering and enforcing a variety of licensing applications, registrations and permit regimes, including those related to hackney carriage and private hire vehicles; alcohol, entertainment and late-night refreshments; gambling premises and lotteries; charity collections; small pleasure boats and boatman; scrap metal; pavement permits; road closures; sexual entertainment; hypnotism and street trading.
Key Skills and Abilities
- Able to administer applications for the grant, renewal, transfer and variation of a variety of licences, registrations and permits.
- Able to carry out associated licensing enforcement responsibilities including responding to complaints, carrying out routine inspections, interviewing witnesses and licensees and others. These duties may include formal interviews of individuals subject to potential criminal prosecution under caution; preparing committee reports, files for evidence and statements; giving evidence at the licensing committee and magistrates and other appropriate courts acting as witness or investigating officer.
Applicants Should Be Able To
- Make prompt, clear decisions which may involve tough choices or considered risks.
- Takes responsibility for actions and projects.
- Takes initiative, acts with confidence and works under own direction.
- Have good communication skills.
- Express opinions, information and key points of an argument clearly.
- Make presentations and undertake public speaking with skill and confidence.
- Respond quickly to the needs of an audience and to their reactions and feedback.
Experience
Practical experience of enforcement of licensing law relating to licensing of hackney carriage and private hire vehicle and in relation to regulated entertainment, sale of alcohol, gambling premises is essential. Applicants must also have excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to negotiate with a variety of audiences using a variety of skills.
Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years’ experience within the Licensing Team of a local authority (or similar relevant work experience); or possess recognised qualification(s) related to local authority licensing functions. Certificate of Higher Education in Licensing Law or Institute of Licensing Practitioners qualification.
Benefits
- 27 days Annual leave
The successful applicant will be subject to an ENHANCED Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. The Council is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all our employees to share this commitment.
Our Values
Trust, Respect, Improving and Learning, and Customer Focus. Castle Point Borough Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Licensing Officer – Castle Point Borough Council employer: Essex County Council
Essex County Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of its employees while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people. With flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development, staff are encouraged to grow within their roles, all while contributing to a vital service in the heart of Chelmsford.
