Vacancy Summary

Employer: London Borough of Waltham Forest

Salary Range: S01-P01 (£33,351 - £38,607)

Location: Fellowship Square, Waltham Forest Town Hall, Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17 4JF

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time

Hours: 36 hours per week.

DBS Check: No

Closing Date: 22/2/23

Reference:

Vacancy Description : Licensing Enforcement Officer (Business Premises Licensing – Alcohol / Gambling / Special Treatments)

The Premises Licensing Service are seeking to recruit a motivated and dedicated officer with a demonstrable commitment to top quality regulatory services, with relevant qualifications, knowledge, skills and/or experience relating to the Job Profile.

The successful candidate will be responsible for administering and enforcing the licensing functions of the Council, which includes, amongst others: Licensing Act 2003, Gambling Act 2005, London Local Authorities Act 1991, Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 and Explosives Act 2014.

You must have good knowledge of licensing legislation and should possess a vocational qualification (e.g., National Certificate of Licensing Practitioners).

You will have the ability to establish good working relationships with all stakeholders and to communicate effectively with a range of people, including members of the public and Council Members.

You must be able to work as part of a team as well as on your own. You will have experience of writing and presenting reports to Committee and be able to demonstrate effective prioritisation skills to meet tight deadlines.

You should be willing to work outside normal working hours as required, and access to a private motor vehicle is necessary.

About Waltham Forest

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is fiercely ambitious. In 2019 the Council was named MJ Council of the year and were the first London Borough of Culture. This special year saw the entire borough come alive with amazing events and we want to make sure each and every one of our residents enjoys a quality life in London.

The council has an attractive range of staff benefits:

• flexible working options
• season ticket and travel card loans
• help with managing your finances and access to an employee Credit Union
• discounted gym membership at GLL leisure centres in the borough
• discounts at local bars and restaurants
• help with well-being including access to an employee assistance programme

Join our plans for growth

We have a hugely ambitious growth agenda and pride ourselves on being forward thinking and an organisation that sets high expectations. We are working with partners to secure investment in making our borough a better place.

Be part of the vision

Our aim is that every single Waltham Forest resident enjoys a good quality life. We have a no-nonsense approach to getting things done and are embarking on a new phase in our transformation where four key priorities will underpin our Public

Service Strategy:

• Connecting people with jobs
• Safe and healthy lives
• Our 15-minute neighbourhoods
• Confidence in our future

 Equal Opportunities

Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population.

We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace.

The Council is committed to meeting its 4 strategic outcomes contained within the Waltham Forest Council Equality Plan:

• Promoting equality of opportunity
• Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage
• Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels
• Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent services to all.

To Apply please visit the website: https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us