Specialist Project Professional

Colbern Limited; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A regulatory support organization seeks an experienced Licensing Support Officer to assist with licensing duties, including processing applications and liaising with various agencies. This contract position based in Loughborough demands strong analytical and communication skills, relevant experience in licensing, and an ability to deal with the public effectively. The ideal candidate will contribute to maintaining up-to-date knowledge of legislation in the licensing field.

Qualifications

• Experience in licensing or regulatory roles is preferred.
• Able to interact effectively with the public and other agencies.
• Strong attention to detail while processing licensing applications.

Responsibilities

• Receive and analyse applications under the Licensing Act 2003.
• Provide information and assistance to applicants and the public.
• Liaise with other agencies such as the Police on regulatory matters.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of licensing legislation

Job description

Licensing Support Officer

Location: Loughborough
Type: Contract
Pay: £12.21

Overview

Our client is looking for an experienced Licensing Support Officer to assist in the carrying out of Licensing and registration duties delegated to the Licensing Section in accordance with relevant legislation and the Council's Policies and procedures, such as the statutory regulation of Alcohol, Gambling, Scrap Metal, Hackney Carriage and Private Hire licensing and other associated regulatory duties.

Responsibilities

• Receive and analyse new applications, variations and transfers (checking/analysing the required documentation for validity and accuracy) made under the Licensing Act 2003 and Gambling Act 2005; prepare and issue licensing documents in accordance with application procedure.
• Receive and analyse applications for Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle/Driver Licences; check/analyse all required documentation for validity and accuracy including DBS, Medical and DVLA information; prepare and issue driver and vehicle licences, badges and plates.
• Provide information to the public, deal with enquiries and complaints from applicants, colleagues and Elected Members by telephone, e-mail and face‑to‑face in the reception area of the Council.
• Liaise with other internal/external agencies as required, e.g., the Police and Environmental Protection.
• Demonstrate and apply specialist skills with an ability to develop a clear understanding of complex licensing issues; keep up to date with legal, legislative and organisational changes within the licensing section and Council in order to provide accurate information to all customers.
• Provide assistance and support to other members of the Licensing team to ensure effective maintenance of the team's filing and record‑keeping (manual and computer records) and assist in the preparation of reports to be presented at hearings of the licensing panel.

Other Information

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The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short‑listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities.

Colbern Limited is an equal opportunities employer.