Licensing Officer

Licensing Officer / Community Protection Officer / Enforcement Officer

Walsall - Hybrid

£24 per hour

6 Months contract

As a Licensing Officer, you will work under the direction of the Head of Community Safety and Enforcement to deliver Community Protection Services, with a strong focus on licensing enforcement. You will handle tasks such as evaluating license applications, enforcing licensing laws, environmental crime, noise pollution, anti-social behaviour, and unauthorized encampments. Your goal is to create positive outcomes for the residents, businesses, and visitors of Walsall.

Key Responsibilities

Licensing Enforcement:

Handle responsibilities under various Acts, including evaluating license applications, making representations, submitting applications for review of premises licenses, and acting as a consultee for the Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014. Ensure compliance with the Licensing Act 2003, the Gambling Act 2005, and other relevant legislation.

Legislation Compliance:

Use intelligence and data analysis to identify and address trends and issues within your role's legislative scope, with a particular focus on licensing.

Enforcement and Advice:

Implement solutions using enforcement tools and powers. Provide advice to businesses and residents on licensing and compliance issues. Investigate complaints and ensure legal requirements are met.

Non-Compliance:

Investigate licensing offences and other incidents of non-compliance. Conduct PACE interviews, gather evidence, and prepare reports for legal proceedings.

Representation and Engagement:

Represent the service at corporate, regional, multi-agency forums, engage with communities and partners, and promote the service across media outlets.

Quality Management:

Ensure service compliance with legal and corporate requirements, maintain service equipment, and manage data securely.

Finance and Property Control:

Handle procurement, invoicing, and secure storage of evidence.

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

Qualifications:

Technical qualifications in licensing enforcement, noise monitoring, and anti-social behavior case working, or equivalent.

Skills:

Excellent written and verbal communication, public speaking, in-depth knowledge of licensing legislation, enforcement tools, and IT skills. Ability to develop and maintain relationships, prioritize work, and handle conflict.