Licensing Officer

Licensing Officer - Essex based organisation

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated individual to support a Council in providing an efficient licensing service to both the public and the organisation. This role involves a variety of technical and professional responsibilities linked to the Council's current and future licensing functions, while contributing to the Council's overarching goals and continuous service improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Enforce licensing conditions as an authorised officer, which may involve conducting site visits, including late-night and occasional weekend inspections, as part of your regular duties.
• Manage aspects of the Licensing Act 2003, hackney carriage and private hire licensing, Gambling Act 2005, charitable collections, as well as boatman and pleasure boat licensing.
• Process and determine applications for various licences, permits, and registrations, working closely with relevant authorities and internal teams.
• Maintain organised and accurate records relating to all licensing functions.
• Prepare reports and attend Licensing Committee or Sub-Committee meetings to support the Council's licensing duties.
• Provide testimony in court proceedings resulting from prosecutions or appeals connected to the Council's licensing responsibilities.

About You:

• Professional Expertise: Proven experience in a Licensing Officer role, with a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Analytical and Judgement Skills: Ability to analyse issues, gather and assess relevant information, adapt to change, and make informed decisions.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication abilities, active listening, collaboration, respect for diversity, and the ability to build positive relationships through constructive feedback.
• Customer Focus: A clear understanding of customer needs, ability to seek and act on feedback, adjust services accordingly, and ensure all services meet equality standards and maintain professionalism.