Licensing Officer

Licensing Officer (Enforcement)Start: Mid-September 2024Duration: 6-9 months (to cover maternity leave)Hours/Days: 3 days p/wRate: £25-30p/h

Flexible Hybrid Working – Derbyshire BasedOur client is looking for an experienced Licensing Officer to join their team on an interim basis for the next 6-9 months. The role will be for 3 days per work to carry out licensing inspections and investigate licensing complaints. They are looking for an experienced Officer in all areas of licensing in particular Licensing Act 2003 and taxis. Ideally, they would also want an Officer qualified to carry out animal inspections. Responsibilities include:

• To be responsible as part of a team to the Senior Licensing Officer for the enforcement of licensing conditions, the investigation of unauthorised activities, and the administrative processes of considering and determining applications
• The 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, both inside and outside of normal working hours as the demands of the post dictates
• To assist the Senior Licensing Officer with the development and implementation of policies and procedures
• To accept and resolve, or escalate (when necessary) all licensing complaints entering the department
• 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

Please note this role does require a DBS.If you are interested in the role, we would love to hear from you! Please apply to receive more information.