Senior Animal Welfare Licensing Lead

Dacorum Borough Council; England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Training and development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Dacorum Borough Council is seeking a Senior Licensing Officer for Animal Activity to assess applications, conduct inspections, and advise on compliance with the Animal Welfare Regulations 2018. The role supports enforcement when needed and involves close collaboration with animal businesses and partner agencies.

You will handle a range of activities, ensure records are maintained, and stay up to date with legislation and best practices while offering professional guidance to applicants and

Qualifications

• Experience inspecting licensed premises and assessing compliance with animal activity licensing.
• Ability to produce detailed reports and make evidence-based decisions.
• Strong knowledge of the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) Regulations 2018.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills for diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
• Full driving licence and willingness to conduct site visits.

Responsibilities

• Assess licence applications and determine statutory compliance.
• Undertake inspections of licensed premises and activities.
• Prepare inspection reports and licence recommendations.
• Advise licence holders and applicants on compliance requirements.
• Respond to complaints and take proportionate enforcement action.
• Maintain thorough records and document licensing decisions.

Skills

Inspection experience

Enforcement actions

Animal welfare knowledge

Report writing

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Dacorum Borough Council is seeking a Senior Licensing Officer for Animal Activity to assess applications, conduct inspections, and advise on compliance with the Animal Welfare Regulations 2018. The role supports enforcement when needed and involves close collaboration with animal businesses and partner agencies.

You will handle a range of activities, ensure records are maintained, and stay up to date with legislation and best practices while offering professional guidance to applicants and