Licencing Processing Officer

Our client in West London is recruiting for a Licencing Processing Officer to ensure licence applications are processed and formal consultations are carried out in accordance with statutory and Council procedures.

Duties

To take ownership of licence applications and co-ordinate associated reports for Licensing Committees whilst ensuring that statutory deadlines are met.

To attend Licensing Panel meetings and present reports as required.

To provide advice and guidance on a range of licensing issues to both applicants and to members of the public.

To process licence applications, to include use of IT systems, consultation and issue of licences under the provisions of the associated legislation and in accordance with full statutory and Council procedures.

Provide a front-line contact for advice and guidance on personal, telephone and IT requests, enquiries and complaints from applicants, licensees, Members, colleagues and the general public.

Compile reports for licensing panels in relation to licence applications and to assist the Regulatory Manager in the preparation of reports to relevant Committees.

Knowledge And Experience

A good working knowledge of the legislation concerning the licensing of alcohol, entertainment, late night refreshment, gambling, street trading and special treatments.

A basic knowledge of licensing regimes including scrap metal dealing, explosives and sex establishments.

The ability to process applications within strict timescales set by statute and meet statutory deadlines and manage competing priority workloads.

The ability to draft letters and emails; for example letters warning non-compliant businesses of their responsibilities.

The ability to orally present applications at licence panel hearings.

To register your interest please email ricky@buckinghamfutures.com or call us on 020 8125 432