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Licensing Officer - Rushmoor Borough Council Closing Date: 31/10/2023

  • Reference: OPS/23/256572
  • Closing on: Tue 31/10/2023, 23:59 PM
  • Working Pattern: Full Time
  • Hours: 37 hours per week
  • Salary: £29,439 to £35,411 (pay award pending)
  • DBS Check: No
  • Workplace: On-Site
  • Location: Rushmoor Borough Council, Farnborough Rd, Farnborough, Hampshire
  • Essential Car User Allowance 

We are seeking a licensing officer who will be responsible for the licensing of taxis, alcohol and gambling. They will also be required to provide assistance and cover for other team members as appropriate in respect of other licensing regimes including street trading, pavement licensing, scrap metal dealers, animal licensing, mobile homes / campsites, sex establishments and charitable collections.

The successful candidate will help regulate the licensing regimes through inspections and investigations. This will include work outside of normal office hours and in the local area. The successful candidate will give effect to a range of enforcement options, attend hearings, reviews, give evidence in court and help ensure that our licensing policies and objectives are achieved.

The role will also include assisting in the processing of licence applications and helping applicants, interested parties and other regulatory agencies to achieve appropriate licensing outcomes.

There will be the opportunity to be involved with developing processes, procedures and policies, as we look to continually improve the service we provide.

We are looking for a pragmatic, team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, who has the ability to work with technical legislation to provide a high quality, customer-focused service in a flexible manner.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Shelley Bowman, Licensing Manager on 01252 398162.

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 31st October 2023.

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