Our client in West London is looking to appoint a Licensing Officer to join the team there. The role will involve some licence application work for hospitality and special treatment premises and will also involve site visits to businesses to offer advice and guidance on Covid Secure arrangements and key Covid requirements.
The main purpose of the role will be to undertake regulatory duties including the processing and determination of licences in relation alcohol, entertainment, gambling, sex establishments, street trading, marriage, etc to ensure the statutory functions of the council are met. You will carry out inspections of premises seeking to be licensed and premises currently licensed to ensure compliance with the Councils required standards i.e. Public Safety, the protection of children from harm, the prevention of public nuisance and the prevention of crime and disorder.
You will be responsible for the processing and preparation of Licences within the specified time limits and to mediate between applicants and objectors where there is a reasonable chance that such contested applications can be successfully resolved. As with all Licensing roles you will be expected to prepare and present detailed reports for applications referred to the Licensing sub-committee and to also provide advice and guidance to Members of the Licensing Committee.
This assignment is a 6 month full time contract with the chance of extension. Whilst some of the wor you will be able to undertake remotely, you will be expected to be present on the district at times in order to complete site visits and provide advise for local businesses. The rate of pay is £25-£35 umbrella.