Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for a Licensing Support Officer to work with a Derbyshire-based Local Authority on a temporary basis. This is a part-time role working 3 days per week on a hybrid basis.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the enforcement of licensing conditions, the investigation of unauthorised activities, and the administrative processes of considering and determining applications.
Main Duties:
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Monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing of relevant statutory requirements in regard of the Council’s duties and responsibilities under the Licensing Act 2003, Gambling Act 2005, Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 and 1982, Animal Welfare (Licensing of Animals) Regulations 2018 and any other legislation the department has a duty and responsibility to administer.
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Assist the Senior Licensing Officer with the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
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Accept and resolve, or escalate (when necessary) all licensing complaints entering the department.
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The interpretation of relevant legislation, and related guidance documents (if applicable) to provide assistance and expertise to the Council, local businesses and members of the public.
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To ensure that any information provided verbally, in writing, or electronically to internal and external customers reflects the most current legislative requirements, and related guidance documents (if applicable).
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To assist the Legal and Democratic Services administration team to ensure the effective administration of the licensing function, providing basic cover in their absence.
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To ensure that all licences are validated and determined in accordance with the relevant legislative requirements.
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The drafting of reports, and where necessary the attendance and the presenting of reports at meetings of the relevant Committee when these involve either applications that cannot be determined by the delegated officer, or infringements of licensing conditions.
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To obtain and compile evidence, and conduct formal investigative interviews in compliance with P.A.C.E. Act 1984, and to ensure that all investigations are undertaken in accordance with the requirements of any governing Acts or guidelines.
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To liaise and attend meetings (where necessary) with licensees, permit holders, members of the public, outside agencies (i.e. Police, DVLA), other local authorities, partnership initiatives, etc.)
Essential Criteria:
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Educated to A level grade C or above (or equivalent) in a business or a legal subject
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To have worked in a Local Authority licensing department for at least 3 years
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An extensive knowledge and experience of local authority licensing legislation, its application and processes.
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An ability to use information technology as applied in the workplace.
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An ability to identify areas for enforcement action and the promotion of the licensing objectives.
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Able to use licensing regulations to support the enforcement of licensed activities.
If this role is of interest to you, please apply with your updated CV