Lead Licensing Officer

Job description

I am currently assisting my client in the Southwest identify a Lead Licensing Officer to support them for the next 6 months.

• Role: Lead Licensing Officer
• Rate: Negotiable
• Hours: 21hrs per week
• Working Pattern: Hybrid
• Start Date: ASAP

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Council's licensing function
• Lead risk – based compliance, investigations and enforcement action
• Conduct inspections of Licensed premises and vehicles to ensure compliance with licenced condition
• Process all types of licensing applications and temporary event notices
• Investigate complaints and support enforcement action where necessary
• Prepare reports of Licensing Sub -Committee hearings and attend hearings

Essential skills:

• Strong knowledge of Licensing Act 2003
• Experience leading a function, project or service area
• Vast experience in preparing reports and attending Licensing Sub – Committee hearings.
• Knowledge of enforcement principles, investigations, evidence requirements and relevant legal frameworks such as PACE.
• Fully qualified to carry out animal licensing inspections

If this opportunity seems like a suitable fit for yourself, feel free to give me a call on 0115 666 6399, for a confidential chat or drop me an email on Sakaar.lama@g2recruitment.com.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Devon

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-05-2026

Profession type

Advertising / Marketing / PR

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English