Licensing Team Leader

Reference number: SC05852

Location: London

Schedule: Full-Time

Salary Range: £48,747 - £55,845

Contract Type: Permanent

The Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Licensing Team for a Team Leader to manage the delivery of commercial licence policy, applications and enforcement. The service delivers statutory functions in enabling businesses to apply for licences following statutory procedures and enforcement of unlicensed premises and non-compliant operators. Areas of licensing include sale of alcohol and public entertainment, gambling premises, special treatment premises, civil wedding venues, animal welfare licensing, fireworks and explosives.

About Southwark:

We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.

At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.

About You

You will have a broad knowledge and substantial relevant experience in licensing and enforcement procedures and law with a demonstrable track record of motivating staff, excellent communication skills, and the ability to oversee legal documents and case files. You must be able to show initiative in problem solving and decision making, along with sensitivity in managing contentious issues. Strong communication skills are important, and you will be required to work with other Council departments, government agencies, external partners and members of the public.

You will be prepared to represent the division, department and council on matters relating to commercial licensing and assist with the organisation and training of junior officers providing mentoring and guidance to processing and enforcement staff.

We are looking for an experienced and driven regulatory officer with current or recent experience in licensing regulation to lead the team. You will be knowledgeable of policy implementation, licensing and enforcement procedures and managing the Night Time Economy Police and Council service. Additionally, you will be focused on ensuring that we deliver the highest standards of customer care while fulfilling our statutory responsibilities.

If you would like an informal discussion about this role, please contact Nick Stabeler on 07749 574408 or email Nick.stabeler@southwark.gov.uk

Benefits:

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Recruitment timetable

Closing date – 11:59 pm on 31 July 2023

Interview date – Week commencing 14 August 2023

We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council. 

Apply link: https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/jobs/licensing-team-leader-sc05852