Lead Licensing Officer

Role: Lead Licensing Officer
Pay: £46
Location: Torridge, hybrid

Part time role 21 hours per week - to be worked Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

• Working with the Licensing team delivering the licensing function ensuring compliance with the Councils statutory obligations.
• Acting as the Licensing Lead, advise and support Licensing team members as required and reporting to the Environmental Health and Licensing Team Leader.
• Keep up to date with policy development, draft any policy required for renewal and present to Licensing Committee.
• Respond to routine enquiries, complaints, processing applications across the whole of the Licensing service.
• Carry out Licensed inspections, investigations of non-compliance as required and take enforcement action if necessary.
• Prepare reports and present to any Licensing Subcommittee hearings.
• Provide operational leadership to the licensing function, overseeing the processing of applications, compliance and enforcement activity, and the delivery of a high-quality, customer-focused service. They will act as the Council's lead specialist on complex licensing matters, providing expert advice.
• The post-holder will work collaboratively across services and with external agencies to promote public safety, support lawful business activity and contribute to wider community safety and regulatory objectives.

• Detailed knowledge of licensing legislation, particularly the Licensing Act 2003 and taxi/Private Hire licensing.
• Understanding of local authority governance, decision-making and committee processes.
• Knowledge of enforcement principles, including investigation and evidential requirements.
• Awareness of relevant legislation relating to public safety, crime and disorder and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of court procedures and relevant legal frameworks (such as PACE).