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SalaryWe are currently partnering with a leading Local Council based in the North West of England, who are recruiting for a Licensing Manager to lead their growing team on a 4-6 month temporarycontract.
This is a full-time position with 3 days per week in the office required. The hourly / day rate is negotiable dependent on experience and the start date is subject to notice.
The ideal candidate will have experience of managing a Licensing team and a full UK driving license with access to their own vehicle.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
Ensuring the efficient administration of the licensing system for a range of activities currently the responsibility of the Council (e.g. taxis, private hire vehicles, small lotteries, cinemas, places of public entertainment, street collection)
Providing professional and experienced managerial support to the Licensing Team including 2 Licensing Officers, 1 Licensing Assistant PT and 2 Licensing Clerks PT
Administering the system of licensing of a range of activities currently the responsibility of the Council
Acting in a collaborative way to assist in the successful achievement of the Corporate Plan within the context of a single authority-wide culture
Ensuring compliance with licence conditions including liaising with other departments of the Council and external agencies and carrying out any necessary enforcement action within the powers of the Council
Preparing and presenting reports to the Licensing & Regulatory Committees, to attend proceedings in the Magistrates and Crown Courts and any other relevant court or tribunal
Dealing with licensing enquiries from the public
Harmonise policy and practices across the Authority
Experience required:
Experience required in managing a Licensing team
Experience of licensing systems
Skills, knowledge and expertise required:
Administering licenses in regards to taxis, private hire vehicles, small lotteries, cinemas, places of public entertainment, street collection etc
Preparing and presenting reports to the Licensing & Regulatory Committees
Rewards and Benefits:
Hybrid working 2 days per week
Working hours:
37.5 hours per week
Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
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