Licensing Compliance Officer

Oxford City Council; Oxford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford City Council is seeking a Licensing Compliance Officer to join the General Licensing team. The role involves carrying out licensing compliance inspections and ensuring submissions meet legal timelines.

You will attend hearings and work to develop strong, long-term relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including customers, partners, elected members and licence holders.

Responsibilities

• Carry out licensing compliance inspections in a timely and effective manner.
• Process submissions within the legal timelines.
• Attend hearings as required.
• Develop sustainable relationships with customers, partners and licence holders.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Licensing Compliance Officer to join the General Licensing team at Oxford City Council.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out licensing compliance inspections in a timely and effective manner, processing submissions within the legal timelines, attend hearings and developing sustainable and long-term working relationships as part of a committed, forward-thinking team.

In order to deliver the objectives of the Licensing Authority, upholding the needs of local businesses and communities, and promoting Oxford as a world-class city offering a safe, modern and vibrant licensed trade, you will be self-motivated, adaptable and flexible in your approach to work. In addition, as you will work with a wide range of stakeholders including, customers, partners, elected members and licence holders, you will be an effective communicator and possess strong negotiation and influencing skills.