Licensing Officer (Assistant - Senior)

Assistant Licensing Officer/ Licensing Officer/ Senior Licensing OfficerNorth Herts CouncilPermanent, Full Time£25,786 to £38,062 dependent on experience (pay award pending)Location: Letchworth Garden CityClosing Date: Thursday 25th April 2024 Essex County Council are delighted to be working in partnership with North Herts Council to advertise for the role of
Assistant Licensing Officer/ Licensing Officer/ Senior Licensing Officer
The RoleWorking as part of a small specialist team we are looking to appoint a person to assist with the day-to-day work of the Licensing Team at North Herts Council .It will involve having responsibility for various aspects of licensing and duties will include dealing with the initial applications, the preparation of licences and permissions, provision of advice and guidance, report writing, the inspection of licensed premises, investigation of complaints and formal enforcement action.The successful candidate will be offered continuous development opportunities.The Experience You Will BringPrevious experience, or some knowledge, of the local authority licensing functions, particularly regarding the Licensing Act 2003, Gambling Act 2005, hackney carriage and private hire licensing, and other local licensing regimes.The ability to prioritise, plan and manage your time effectively, demonstrating the ability to meet demanding deadlines.Experience of communicating verbally and in writing with a wide range of audiences.The ability to undertake licensing enforcement activities and premises inspectionsA willingness to undertake recognised licensing qualifications such as the Professional Licensing Practitioner Qualification from the Institute of LicensingPlease note, the successful applicant for the above post will be background checked with the Disclosure and Barring Service.About UsNorth Hertfordshire is a large rural district with approximately 125,000 residents with four historic towns, Hitchin, Baldock, Royston and Letchworth Garden City. The Council has a clear vision: We put people first and deliver sustainable services, to enable a brighter future together.Why work with us?We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices and in our employment policies. We want our employees to feel safe to express themselves and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of talents. We are dedicated to promoting a healthy work/life balance, valuing our employees, and enabling them to make a difference to the local community.Our benefits include:Flexible working options including flexi-time scheme and home-workingContinued professional development supported and professional subscriptions paidLocal Government Defined Benefit Pension Scheme (19.5% employer contribution)Generous annual leave, including Christmas close-down periodOccupational sick payFree parking permit for office useDiscounts, including 50% off NHC gym membershipWhat you should do next If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via
Assistant Licensing Officer / Licensing Officer / Senior Licensing Officer | North Herts Council (north-herts.gov.uk)
Please note that we do not accept CV applications, either on their own or accompanying application forms. Therefore, please ensure that all relevant information is provided on the application form on the NHC job pages.If you would like an informal chat about the post, you can contact Jasmine Jennings, Licensing Team Leader on 01462 474231 or Steve Cobb, Licensing and Community Safety Manager on 01462 474833.
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