Licensing Officer

Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has an opportunity for Licensing Officer on a 3 month contract with a possibility of an extension.

This position will be a total of 36 hours per week, with hours from 09:00am – 17:30pm.

Job Purpose:

As a Licensing Officer within the Public Protection Service your focus will be on dealing with complex Licensing issues. The role will require you to take personal responsibility for the effective preparation and coordination of reports for licensing committee, assisting in developing and reviewing relevant licensing policies and investigation of complex Licensing related matters.

Job Specific Accountabilities:

• The role is to ensure provision of a responsive, outcome focused and cost-effective Public Protection service with direct responsibility for preparing and presenting licensing reports and making recommendations to licensing sub-committees.
• You will assist with the effective development and review of licensing related polices, completion of licensing public consultation and citizen engagement procedures.
• You will liaise directly with key stakeholders and national and regional bodies to ensure ongoing compliance with the legislative framework.
• You will investigate complex licensing issues across the various licensing regimes and take appropriate actions to resolve them.
• You will provide high level responses to enquiries from members, the press and FOIs.
• You will liaise with relevant internal and external partners to organise licensing tasking meetings.
• The role will support the Licensing team leader to project manage, develop and deliver specific and cross-service projects, identify and implement opportunities for innovation.
• You will liaise extensively with the relevant regeneration, economic growth and business development services in order to ensure that the licensing service supports the Council’s wider strategic aspirations relating to Inclusive Growth.
• All this will ensure that Camden remains a vibrant, culturally diverse, welcoming, and safer place for all who live, work and or visit.

Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience:

• We are seeking for a highly motivated and experienced Licensing Officer to help deliver an efficient and agile service.
• You will need to have an excellent working knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework relating to Licensing and relevant experience in its application to casework, including investigating complex licensing complaints and determining appropriate action to achieve a resolution.
• You will need to have the ability to develop and implement policies, operational processes or procedures to assist service delivery and to ensure that the Licensing Service supports Camden’s strategic aspirations as outlined within Camden 2025.
• You will need to have a working knowledge of relevant licensing legislation as relates to the various licensing regimes i.e. Licensing Acts 2003, Gambling Acts 2005 Local Government Act 1982, London Local Authorities Act 1990 (as amended) and the Business and Planning Act 2020. You will advise Senior Council officers, elected members, key stakeholders and citizens on licensing and policy related matters.
• To be successful in this role you will have an organised approach to your own workload whilst dealing with conflicting priorities and a focus on delivering excellent customer service.
• The role will require you to be able to work collaboratively with internal and external partners, and able to contribute to service improvements.

To get more information about this role and how to apply please contact Anisha.