Licensing Enforcement Officer

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

Main Responsibilities:

• 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 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 our client’s wider strategic aspirations relating to Inclusive Growth.
• The post holder will be expected to work independently and with minimal supervision and will be seen to apply sound judgement and a commitment to delivering excellence and a high quality service to the community.
• The post holder will work in an agile way in line with the client’s move to a flexible and paperless work environment, prioritising their own work within the empowered and enabled team culture, recognising and utilising the expertise of others where appropriate

Requirements:

• 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 our client’s strategic aspirations.
• 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 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.

If this sounds like you, please contact Anisha!