Full job descriptionRole: Lead Licensing Officer
Pay: £39,000
Location: Torridge, hybrid
Temporary contract for 4 months available too
Responsibilities:
• Working with the Licensing team delivering the licensing function ensuring compliance with the Councils statutory obligations
• Acting as the Licensing Lead, advise and support Licensing team members as required and reporting to the Environmental Health and Licensing Team Leader
• Keep up to date with policy development, draft any policy required for renewal and present to Licensing Committee
• Respond to routine enquiries, complaints, processing applications across the whole of the Licensing service
• Carry out Licensed inspections, investigations of non-compliance as required and take enforcement action if necessary
• Prepare reports and present to any Licensing Subcommittee hearings
• Provide operational leadership to the licensing function, overseeing the processing of applications, compliance and enforcement activity, and the delivery of a high-quality, customer-focused service. They will act as the Council’s lead specialist on complex licensing matters, providing expert advice
• The post-holder will work collaboratively across services and with external agencies to promote public safety, support lawful business activity and contribute to wider community safety and regulatory objectives


Experience:
• Detailed knowledge of licensing legislation, particularly the Licensing Act 2003 and taxi/Private Hire licensing
• Handled acolhol and premises licensing cases


• Understanding of local authority governance, decision-making and committee processes
• Knowledge of enforcement principles, including investigation and evidential requirements
• Awareness of relevant legislation relating to public safety, crime and disorder and regulatory compliance


• Knowledge of court procedures and relevant legal frameworks (e.g. PACE)


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