South West | 6 Month Initial Contract | Competitive Hourly Rate
A Local Authority in the South West is looking to appoint an experienced Licensing Officer to support their busy Licensing team.
This role requires a candidate with a strong background in administering and enforcing licensing functions, particularly under the Licensing Act 2003 and Hackney Carriage & Private Hire Licensing legislation.
The Role
You will be responsible for managing a varied licensing caseload, providing advice to applicants, licence holders and members of the public whilst ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
Key responsibilities include:
* Processing and determining applications under the Licensing Act 2003.
* Managing premises licence, personal licence and temporary event notice applications.
* Dealing with consultations and representations from responsible authorities.
* Administering and enforcing Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing matters.
* Conducting licence compliance checks and investigations.
* Preparing reports for Licensing Committees and Sub-Committees.
* Providing expert advice to applicants, elected members and stakeholders.
* Responding to customer enquiries and resolving licensing-related issues.
* Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with statutory timescales.
Requirements
* Previous Local Authority Licensing experience.
* Strong working knowledge of the Licensing Act 2003.
* Experience dealing with Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing.
* Ability to manage a busy and varied caseload independently.
* Experience preparing committee reports and presenting licensing matters where required.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Full UK driving licence preferred.
Working Arrangements
* Hybrid working available.
* Flexible working arrangements considered.
* Candidates with recent Local Authority experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
Contract Details
* South West-based Local Authority
* Initial 6-month contract with strong possibility of extension
* Competitive hourly rate dependent on experience
* Immediate start available...
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