Senior Licensing Lead – Compliance & Strategy (West Midlands)

Essential Employment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Employment seeks a Principal Officer for Licensing in the West Midlands. The role focuses on coordinating and supervising a team of licensing officers, providing expert licensing guidance to Members, partners and the public, and advising on Premises Licence applications while monitoring enforcement and compliance.

The position is full-time hours on a temporary basis, offering the opportunity to support public protection through effective licensing governance.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team of officers in a licensing context.
• Strong knowledge of licensing matters and related legislation.
• Ability to engage with Members, partners and the public on licensing issues.
• Experience coordinating enforcement activities and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate, supervise, monitor and manage the operational work and performance of a team of professional officers in the Licensing area.
• Provide specialised technical advice and education to Members, partners, the public and Businesses on licensing matters.
• Advise on Premises Licences applications and assess objections on statutory grounds.
• Supervise the enforcement duties under licensing legislation.
• Supervise inspections to ensure compliance with licensing laws and handle complaints.
• Support the Licensing and Support Manager in implementing the service plan and fulfilling statutory functions.

Skills

Team supervision

Licensing expertise

Public engagement

Enforcement liaison

Job description

Essential Employment seeks a Principal Officer for Licensing in the West Midlands. The role focuses on coordinating and supervising a team of licensing officers, providing expert licensing guidance to Members, partners and the public, and advising on Premises Licence applications while monitoring enforcement and compliance.

The position is full-time hours on a temporary basis, offering the opportunity to support public protection through effective licensing governance.