Licensing Officer - Richmond, United Kingdom - North Yorkshire County Council

North Yorkshire County Council
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Richmond, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Job summary

Title:
Licensing Officer


Salary:
Grade 8 (SCP 25-28), £26,846 - £29,439 per annum


Contract Type:
Permanent


Working Pattern:
Full time

Hours: 37 hours per week


Job Reference:
ENVT EHO 09


Role
The Council is seeking a Licensing Officer to work in our busy Environmental Health and Licensing Department.

Responsibilities of the post holder are, but not limited to:

  • Supervising the Licensing Assistant.
  • Inspect premises and vehicles for compliance with regulations and licence conditions, including visits outside normal working hours as required.
  • Attending meetings, working groups, committees, etc., within the Council and with relevant outside organisations to represent the views of the Licensing Service as appropriate.
  • Preparing statistics and other licensing data for Committee Reports and other purposes as required by the Environmental Health and Housing Options Manager.
  • Making recommendations for legal action for serious breaches of licence conditions, taking statements and preparing evidence for legal proceedings and licensing committee hearings, and, when necessary, give evidence in court.
  • To liaise with and supervise the work of the technical staff in relation to work within the scope of their function.
  • To undertake research, and prepare reports with regard to new legislation, official guidance and specialist knowledge relating to the duties of the post.
  • Prior knowledge and practical experience of local authority licensing and the Police and Criminal Evidence Act.
  • Excellent communication skills and experience of dealing with conflict.
  • Good computer literacy skills and experience of maintaining accurate and detailed records within computerised databases.
  • Ability to operate independently and as part of a team.
  • A full, clean driving licence, and use of a vehicle.
  • By post: Human Resources, Richmondshire District Council, Mercury House, Station Road, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4JX
**This vacancy is advertised by North Yorkshire County Council on behalf of Richmondshire District Council
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