Licensing Officer

South Kesteven District Council; Grantham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

South Kesteven District Council in Grantham is seeking a Permanent Licensing post working 37 hours per week to deliver a fair, consistent licensing service across statutory and local authority functions.

You will assess applications, provide clear advice, inspect licensed activities, investigate concerns and take proportionate action to support compliance, protect the public and safeguard the environment, in line with legislation, Council policy and recognised good practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a fair, consistent licensing service across statutory and local authority functions.
• Assess applications and provide clear advice to applicants.
• Inspect licensed activities and investigate concerns.
• Take proportionate action to support compliance, protect the public and safeguard the environment.
• Work in line with legislation, Council policy and recognised good practice.

Job description

Hours: 37 hours per week (including planned evening and occasional weekend work to meet service needs)

Salary: SK9-SK10 (£31,911-£34,605 per annum) Starting salary depends on qualifications & experience – see below

Contract: Permanent

To deliver a fair, consistent and customer-focused licensing service across a range of statutory and local authority functions. The postholder will assess applications, provide clear advice, inspect licensed activities, investigate concerns and take proportionate action to support compliance, protect the public and safeguard the environment, in line with legislation, Council policy and recognised good practice.

Responsible to: Senior Licensing Officer - Licensing

This role is not politically restricted.