Lead Officer Licensing - Newbury, United Kingdom - West Berkshire Council
Description
Vacancy Summary- Employer:
- West Berkshire Council
- Salary:
- From £32,076 to £37,336 per annum, (Grade H)
- Location:
- Council Offices, Market Street, Newbury
- Contract:
- Permanent
- Working Pattern:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 37 hours per week.
- DBS Check:
- No
- Closing Date:
- 27/02/2024 at 23:59
- Reference:
- 04079
Are you an experienced Licensing professional looking for a new challenge? West Berkshire Council is seeking a Lead Licensing Officer to join our dynamic Public Protection Service and play a key role in ensuring the safety and compliance of licensed activities within the districts of West Berkshire and Bracknell Forest.
- Conducting thorough investigations and inspections to assess compliance with licensing regulations
- Providing expert advice and guidance to businesses, residents, and other stakeholders on licensing matters
- Collaborating with internal and external partners to promote effective licensing practices and ensure public safety
- Representing the Council at licensing hearings and other relevant forums
To excel in this role, you should possess:
- Extensive knowledge of licensing legislation, regulations, and best practices
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex information and make sound decisions
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders
- Effective organisational and time management abilities to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities
- Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of
- Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
- Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
- Generous Local Government pension scheme
- Family friendly policies
- A range of local discounts
- Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
- You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years' service.
Equal Opportunities
How to apply
This role requires the incumbent to have a car available at work to undertake his/her duties as they will be expected to undertake at least 1500 business miles per year.
Essential Car User status attracts a lump sum allowance paid on a monthly basis as well as a free car parking space if he/she works at one of the Council's corporate buildings.
This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.
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