Ashford, Kent (Hybrid)
Permanent, Full time
No DBS check required
Salary from £30,360 to £33,600 pa (pro rata) depending on skills and experience, plus Lease car or cash alternative of £2,080 (pro rata)
37 hours per week
This post-holder will support the day-to-day work of the Licensing team, who are responsible for a number of statutory duties placed on the council designed to protect public safety, prevent nuisance, prevent crime and disorder, protect children from harm, etc.
Licensing is an important part of the service area’s work and there are public expectations that we, as an enforcing authority, will secure compliance through effective regulation.
Primarily you will be responsible for undertaking licensing compliance and enforcement work in relation to a range of provisions including those affecting Alcohol and Entertainment, Gambling, Hackney Carriage and Private Hire, Street Collections, Street Trading, Free literature control, Pavement Licensing, Scrap metal licensing, etc. This will include preparing and presenting comprehensive reports and papers to a range of bodies including the Licensing and Regulatory Committees.
You will have a good working knowledge of current legislation, government guidance and good practice regarding licensing and associated legislation, along with having experience in:
• Enforcement - including knowledge or RIPA, PACE, CPIA and presenting cases/evidence at hearings and court.
• Writing/preparing detailed reports, hearing papers, and prosecution files.
• Dealing with formal legal and administrative procedures
• Ability to organize, manage, and prioritise workloads.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines within minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively with other groups, agencies and individuals relevant to licensing e.g. Kent and Medway Licensing Steering Group
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For an informal discussion about the role please contact Trevor Ford (Environmental Protection and Licensing Team Leader) on 01233 330397
For any assistance in completing the application form, please email recruitment@ashford.gov.uk
To apply please click on the apply link above. Please ensure that you have received confirmation of a submitted application once completed. For any assistance in completing the application form, please email recruitment@ashford.gov.uk
Hybrid Working - We are an organisation that puts people first and understands how important employee wellbeing is. We want to help you to balance your working life and home life and offer flexible ways of working to help structure your life in a positive and productive way; both at home and in the office. This maximises personal development and collaborative working.
Competitive remuneration package - We offer an excellent salary linked pension scheme, generous annual leave with flexi time, free life insurance, supportive relocation package and opportunities for training and development.
With devolution news and talks evolving, we understand that there may be some uncertainty for those currently serving within the sector. Kent, Medway and all District and Borough Councils in the South East already work closely with each other and a devolution deal would represent the next step forward in that partnership working. The services we currently deliver continue to be vital to our communities and will remain so whatever changes may be proposed in the coming year. This is an exciting, but stable time to join our organisation.
Ashford Borough Council recognises the need to ensure the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults when they come into contact with the services we provide
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