Job Introduction
We’re seeking a Licensing Officer to join our professional and welcoming team.
You’ll lead on a range of activities around the Licensing Act 2003, Gambling Act 2005, skin piercings, street trading and children’s licensing. Working with partners including Thames Valley Police, the Fire Service and the Home Office.
You’ll provide guidance to businesses and residents, administer applications, and lead on investigatory and enforcement work.
Candidates will be expected to have the drive and motivation to independently formulate and review policy, to create inspection programmes and the ability to lead on special projects.
Though a good knowledge base of the subject will be an advantage, motivation and an outstanding skill set will be considered.
Main Responsibility
- Lead on cases providing expertise, guidance, direction, and support on specific subject areas including Licensing Act 2003, Gambling Act 2005, Street Trading and event safety.
- Formulate, review, and expedite relevant Council policies on specific subject areas.
- Lead on regulatory action against a range of licensed premises, activities and individuals.
- Design and implement administrative procedures including interrogation of appropriate software, devices and use of databases.
- Visit licensed premises to inspect and give clear advice on achieving compliance.
- Organise and undertake inspections, visits and investigations in respect of a range of compliance matters, premises and activities across the full range of compliance options.
- Act as a statutory consultee on a range of applications and develop partnerships with other agencies and stakeholders.
The Ideal Candidate
- Ability to communicate effectively across a range of situations including verbal, written, and other mediums including report writing. Present to committee.
- Willing and able to work out of hours on some evenings and weekends on a regular basis and to be able to access risk to personal safety.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Work to legislative, process and policy timescales at times under pressure.
- Able to interpret complex legislation and provide clear advice, direction and guidance to stakeholders and colleagues.
- For this role you are required to have a full UK driving licence and provide evidence of your vehicle insurance with business use. If you are successful, you will be required to supply evidence of your licence prior to starting the role.
Package Description
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:
- Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
- Excellent pension – everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
- Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
- Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.
Our roles are either designated ‘site based’ or ‘home based’. ‘Site based’ roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst ‘home based’ roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances.
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.
We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.
We’re very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.
We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it’s time for a new role.
If you’d like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council.
