Licensing Practitioner

Doncaster Council; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive leave entitlement

Local government pension scheme

Wellbeing support and staff networks

Development and training opportunities

Staff discounts and benefits schemes

Job summary

Doncaster Council is seeking a Licensing Practitioner to join the Regulation & Enforcement Service, in the Trading standards & licensing team. You will handle licence applications, assess eligibility and monitor compliance within taxi licensing and premises licences for alcohol and regulated entertainment.

The role requires accurate administrative work, effective communication and the ability to mediate with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Duties include administration of licence applications.
• Establishing eligibility, monitoring compliance and enforcing where appropriate.
• Proficiency in an administrative and compliance orientated role.

Responsibilities

• Administration of licence applications.
• Establishing eligibility and monitoring compliance.
• Maintaining and using the licensing database and records.
• Communicating with stakeholders to mediate and resolve licensing issues.

Skills

Admin & compliance

Communication

Mediation

Database literacy

Attention to detail

Licensing law knowledge

Tools

Database software

Job description

The Regulation & Enforcement Service are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to work within the Trading standards & licensing team as a Licensing Practitioner. The team is responsible for delivering the Council's licensing functions, ranging from Acupuncture to Zoo licensing. A significant element of the team's workload relates to taxi licensing and the licensing of premises which sell alcohol and/or provide regulated entertainment. Duties include:

• the administration of licence applications
• establishing eligibility, monitoring compliance and bringing to compliance where appropriate. Proficiency in an administrative and compliance orientated role
• Effective communication and mediation skills
• Computer literacy, in particular, the use and maintenance of a database
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• A working knowledge of licensing law and practice is desirable. We value a range of experiences and skills. If you have transferable skills from other roles or voluntary work, we encourage you to apply.

In return for your contribution, we offer:

• Competitive leave entitlement
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Wellbeing support and staff networks
• Development and training opportunities
• Staff discounts and benefits schemes
• More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.

City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.