Licensing Officer

Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Licensing Officer for our client, a local government organisation based in Adur & Worthing.

The successful post holder will support the Team Leader to protect public health by delivering an efficient, effective and economic Environmental Health and Licensing service. To carry out all Licensing interventions in a particular discipline including the inspection, investigation and enforcement of street trading, gambling, SEV, alcohol etc legislation. To share expertise and provide peer-support within and between Teams, ensuring targets are achieved, managing a caseload and providing professional advice and support to the service. Your manager will empower you to apply our principles - resilience, adaptability and participation - to your working practices.

This role is a contract position with an initial contract of 3-6 months, with the possibility to extend. Hybrid working is available.

Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:

-To carry out targeted and programmed inspections within his/her specialism to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.

-To carry out licensing and registration visits to premises as required.

-To carry out investigations of notifications of licensing breaches and related matters as directed, within the area of responsibility in accordance with the policies of the Councils.

-To respond to requests for service from the public, businesses and Councillors, including complaints.

-To participate in any monitoring programmes as required.

-To advise on plans submitted to the section under any Planning or Building Control legislation.

-To participate in the practical training of other members of the section and any other persons temporarily attached to or visiting the section.

-To assist in departmental or corporate training programmes, projects, surveys or public health promotion activities.

-To maintain up to date technical and scientific knowledge of current and developing issues.

-To keep abreast of new legislation, codes of practice and guidance notes and to maintain the necessary competence and Continuing Professional Development.

-To give or assist in, presentations, lectures or training sessions to other members of the Council, the public and businesses.

-To prepare reports (including reports to Committee) and letters.

-To prepare witness statements and give evidence in a court of law.

-To keep computer and/or manual records of actions in accordance with the procedures of the Team and as directed by the Public Health & Regulation Manager.

-To carry out pre-planned visits outside of normal office hours where necessary and to assist in emergencies at any time of day or night.

-To maintain and control laboratory stocks and equipment.

-Undertake all duties in accordance with Council policies, the Code of Conduct for Officers, and in particular policies relating to Customer Care and Equal Opportunities

-Undertake any duties regarding health, safety and welfare at work, civil contingencies and business continuity which may reasonably be allocated to the postholder as a result of legislation, codes of practice or Council policies

Personal Requirements:

-Educated to A Level standard or equivalent.

-Knowledge Sound understanding of relevant UK legislation and guidance relating to

licensing (e.g. Licensing Act 2003,Gambling Act 2005, Town Police Clauses Act 1847, Local Government Misc ProvAct 1976)

-Knowledge of Local Authority policies and procedures relating to licensing

-Understanding of the principles of regulatory compliance and enforcement local authority (e.g. alcohol, taxi, animal welfare etc)

-Knowledge of case law in relation to licensing

-Experience of working in a regulatory or enforcement environment.

-Experience of interpreting and applying legislation

-Experience of dealing with members of the public often in challenging situations

-Experience of working in local authority licensing team

-Experience of conducting investigations and gathering evidence

-Experience of representing the local authority at licensing hearings or appeals

-Excellent written and verbal communication skills

-Ability to explain complex legislation and procedures clearly and concisely

-Ability to write accurate and concise reports and correspondence

-Ability to deliver presentations and training

-Experience of using negotiation and mediation skills to resolve disputes

-Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including applicants, licensees, members of the public and other agencies

-Ability to work effectively as a team

-Experience of working in partnership with other agencies

-Ability to influence and persuade others.

-Analytical Ability to analyse information and make sound judgement based on evidence

-Ability to identify and assess risk

-Ability to interpret and apply data to inform decision making

-Experience of using data analysis tools and techniques

-Ability to think strategically and identify potential problems and solutions

-Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise tasks effectively

-Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure

-Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation

-Experience of project management

-Ability to use IT systems and databases effectively

-Possession of a full UK driving licence and

access to a vehicle for business use.

Pay: £34.00 per day

Working Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Please note this role is within the scope of IR35, and pay will be via an umbrella company.