Licensing & Compliance Enforcement Officer

Wirral Council; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Local government pension scheme

Immediate life cover and ill-health

Flexible working approach

Annual leave 28 days + public holidays

Job summary

Wirral Council is seeking a Licensing Enforcement Officer to protect the public, support businesses and ensure compliance with licensing legislation including alcohol, taxis, gambling and street trading. The role involves field work, investigations and enforcement activity, with opportunities to collaborate with licence holders and partner agencies across the borough.

The successful candidate will be analytical, decisive and professional, comfortable working independently while engaging with

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulatory, enforcement, investigative, or compliance role.

Responsibilities

• Undertake inspections and investigations of licensing breaches.
• Gather evidence, prepare case files and take proportionate enforcement action.
• Work with licence holders and partner agencies to promote public safety and high standards.

Skills

Regulatory experience

Investigation

Evidence gathering

Written reports

Interpreting legislation

Public safety

Communication

Job description

Wirral Council is seeking a Licensing Enforcement Officer to protect the public, support businesses and ensure compliance with licensing legislation including alcohol, taxis, gambling and street trading. The role involves field work, investigations and enforcement activity, with opportunities to collaborate with licence holders and partner agencies across the borough.

The successful candidate will be analytical, decisive and professional, comfortable working independently while engaging with