Licensing Apprentice

Vacancy ID : 6692; Ebbw Vale; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Wales is offering an apprenticeship in their Licensing Team where you will assist with processing licenses and permits and provide administrative support. Candidates should have a good standard of education, specifically GCSEs in Maths and English, and possess good computer literacy and interpersonal skills. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience in public licensing functions.

Qualifications

• Educated to a good standard with relevant GCSEs.
• Possessing good computer literacy.
• Good interpersonal and organisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in processing licenses and permits.
• Liaising with Responsible Authorities.
• Providing administrative support for enforcement.

Skills

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

GCSEs grade A-C in Maths and English

Job description

About the Apprenticeship

About the apprenticeship

Duties

Principal Job Purpose

1. Assisting in the processing of all types of licences, permits and registrations dealt with by the Licensing Team, including the receipt, deposit or repayment of any monies.
2. Assisting in the processing of licences within the timescales laid down in law or the appropriate policies and procedures of the Authority.
3. Liaison with “Responsible Authorities” and other relevant agencies, departments and individuals involved in the licensing administration and enforcement process.
4. Initial receipt of complaints and enquiries relevant to the administrative functions of the licensing team, as appropriate.
5. Providing administrative support for enforcement in respect of licensing administration matters.
6. Assisting in the preparation of reports as required by Line Managers and / or the Licensing Committee, and attending Licensing Hearings and court appeals, if necessary.
7. Assisting in the maintenance of the licensing database and files, generating reminders and updating accordingly.
8. Arranging and / or attending meetings / hearings to be dealt with by the Licensing Team and the Licensing Committee.
9. Maintaining knowledge and undertaking training as necessary for the effective delivery of the licensing functions.
10. Maintaining all proper records in accordance with the service area or council procedures and policies, including the appropriate use of information technology.

Qualifications

Entry Requirements – Educated to a good standard of education (with GCSEs grade A-C or equivalent in Maths and English) and possessing good computer literacy, interpersonal and organisation skills.

Job Role

This post is an ideal opportunity to obtain a wide range of experience in a busy Licensing Team of a Local Authority, dealing with a wide range of licensing functions such as taxis, pubs, clubs, gambling premises, street trading and scrap metal collections.

Welsh language

Welsh spoken skills : No

Welsh written skills : No

If you are interested in doing an apprenticeship through the medium of Welsh or bilingually, please contact the training provider to find out if it is available.

Training provided

Training provider

Apprenticeship Learning Solutions Ltd

Qualification

Regulatory Compliance

Disability confident

Is this employer disability confident : Yes

What is disability confident?

Disability confident employers are committed to offering equal opportunities for people with disabilities and health conditions.

Employer details

Aspire Blaenau Gwent

Housing Advice Centre

20 Church St

Ebbw vale

NP23 6BG