Licensing & Compliance Specialist (Public Safety)

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Coventry City Council is seeking a Licensing and Commercialisation Officer to join the Regulatory Services team in Coventry. The role focuses on day-to-day licensing functions including alcohol licensing, public entertainment, cinema and late-night operations, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and council policies.

You will provide discretionary pre-application advice to businesses and help process licences in line with statutory guidance.

Qualifications

• Experience in licensing or a similar customer-facing legal environment.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assess licensing applications to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Provide discretionary pre-application advice to businesses.
• Issue licences in line with statutory guidance and policy.
• Engage with licensees, solicitors, and police as needed.

Skills

Licensing legislation

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Coventry City Council is seeking a Licensing and Commercialisation Officer to join the Regulatory Services team in Coventry. The role focuses on day-to-day licensing functions including alcohol licensing, public entertainment, cinema and late-night operations, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and council policies.

You will provide discretionary pre-application advice to businesses and help process licences in line with statutory guidance.