Licensing & Parking Manager
Job Summary
- Oversee the Councils licensing operations including:
- Alcohol Licensing
- Gambling Licensing
- Taxi and Private Hire Licensing
- Animal Welfare Licensing
- Scrap Metal Licensing
- Alcohol Licensing
- Investigate complaints service requests and licensing issues.
- Conduct inspections and compliance checks.
- Draft compile and present reports for the Licensing Committee.
- Participate in Licensing Committee hearings and provide counsel to elected officials.
- Represent the Licensing Authority in legal proceedings and appeals.
- Formulate enforcement recommendations and compile supporting evidence.
- Develop and enforce licensing policies and procedures.
- Ensure adherence to statutory licensing laws and guidelines.
- Manage and support licensing enforcement activities.
- Collaborate with internal departments partner agencies and external stakeholders.
- Address inquiries from council members residents businesses and partner organizations.
- Maintain precise records and management information.
- Support initiatives for service improvement and regulatory compliance.
- Assist in managing commercial off-street parking facilities.
- Aid in parking enforcement matters and appeals.
- Offer guidance to colleagues on parking-related issues.
- Contribute to the development of parking policies and strategies as needed.
- Previous experience as a Licensing Officer Senior Licensing Officer or Licensing Manager within a Local Authority.
- Proven experience in writing and presenting Licensing Committee reports.
- In-depth knowledge of licensing laws and regulatory procedures.
- Experience in investigating licensing complaints and conducting enforcement activities.
- Experience working with elected officials businesses and the public.
- Ability to prepare reports recommendations and legal documents.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Proficient IT skills including:
- Microsoft Word
- Outlook
- Databases
- PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- General education to A-Level standard or equivalent.
- Licensing qualification enforcement qualification or willingness to complete a recognized licensing course if applicable.
- Experience in supervisory or management roles.
- Experience in parking enforcement or management.
- Experience in court or tribunal settings.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Experience managing licensing teams or regulatory services.
- 26.04 per hour (Umbrella)
- 6 Month Contract
- Hybrid Working
- 1-2 Days Office Based
- Bi-weekly Pay
- Opportunity to work within a vibrant Regulation and Safety Service.
- Diverse role encompassing licensing enforcement committee reporting and parking services.
- Exposure to a wide range of regulatory tasks.
- Potential for contract extension.
Required Skills:
Essential Requirements Previous experience working as a Licensing Officer Senior Licensing Officer or Licensing Manager within a Local Authority. Experience writing and presenting Licensing Committee reports. Detailed knowledge of licensing legislation and regulatory processes. Experience investigating licensing complaints and undertaking enforcement activities. Experience working with elected members businesses and members of the public. Ability to prepare reports recommendations and legal documentation. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Strong IT skills including: Microsoft Word Outlook Databases PowerPoint Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. Essential Qualifications General education to A-Level standard or equivalent. Licensing qualification enforcement qualification or willingness to complete a recognised licensing course where applicable. Desirable Requirements Supervisory or management experience. Parking enforcement or parking management experience. Court or tribunal experience. Full UK Driving Licence. Experience managing licensing teams or regulatory services. Whats on Offer 26.04 per hour (Umbrella) 6 Month Contract Hybrid Working 1-2 Days Office Based Bi-weekly Pay Opportunity to work within a busy Regulation and Safety Service. Varied role covering licensing enforcement committee reporting and parking services. Exposure to a broad range of regulatory work. Potential extension opportunities. Suitable for candidates with experience as a Licensing and Parking Manager Licensing Manager Senior Licensing Officer Regulatory Services Officer Licensing Enforcement Officer Licensing Team Leader or Technical Licensing Officer.