RQ1511681 – Environmental Health Officer

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to join their licensing team. This role involves ensuring compliance with licensing legislation and providing crucial support to Councillors and businesses. You'll be responsible for conducting inspections, preparing reports for hearings, and advising on licensing law. If you're passionate about environmental health and eager to make a difference in your community, this opportunity offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will be valued. Join a team that is committed to promoting licensing objectives and enhancing public safety.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of licensing legislation and environmental health.
• Ability to prepare reports and attend hearings.

Responsibilities

• Administer and enforce licensing legislation and codes of practice.
• Conduct inspections and provide advice on licensing law.

Skills

Environmental Health Knowledge

Licensing Law Expertise

Communication Skills

Report Writing

Education

Degree in Environmental Health or related field

Job description

• £36.83 per hour
• Full time

MAIN PURPOSE:

• To undertake all duties pertinent to the administration, inspection, investigation and enforcement of relevant licensing legislation and codes of practice, service plans and Council policy.
• To give advice and assistance to Councillors, Responsible Authorities, businesses and their agents and residents in matters related to environmental health in general and licensing law in particular

• To undertake cross divisional work as required.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• To support the administration of all type of licensing applications dealt with by the licensing team
• To undertake inspections of premises under the terms of relevant legislation to ensure compliance with the legal requirements in accordance with Council and Departmental policy.
• To investigate relevant service requests in accordance with Divisional procedures and ensure that remedial action is undertaken.
• Provide advice on licensing law and policy to Councillors, responsible authorities, businesses and their agents and residents.
• To assess the potential impact of licence applications and where necessary make written representations.
• Prepare reports for Licensing sub Committee hearings as directed by the Lead Practitioner / Head of Service and attend hearings as necessary.
• Prepare and sign licences/ registrations, correspondence and statutory notices within delegated responsibilities or pass to Lead Practitioner / Head of Service for signature.
• Work closely with all internal and external partners to actively promote the Licensing Objectives (Licensing Act 2003 and Gambling Act 2005), ensure compliance with the Councils polices and legal responsibilities and ensure compliance with licensing law in the Borough.
• Prepare cases for legal proceedings in consultation with the Lead Practitioner / Head of Service and Legal Team.
• Undertake relevant promotional work and talks to residents and organisations as required.
• Act as subject lead for a designated area of work as directed by the Lead Practitioner (Licensing).
• Maintain a high level of knowledge in relevant specialist areas and to undertake further training as required.
• Take part in the training and instruction of trainees in the specialist areas of responsibility.
• To help formulate and participate in cross Divisional work as required.
• Maintain a full and accurate record of work undertaken.
• Maintain and develop professional knowledge and competence.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the post, as required, to ensure the efficient and effective running of the Department/Section.

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