Purpose of Job
To provide information and guidance on the requirements and operation of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and Licensing Board Policy.
By means of inspection and other enforcement methods, will also ensure that licensed premises comply at all times with the requirements of the Act and Licensing Board policy.
Major Tasks / Job Activities
* Ensure compliance with the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Licensing Board Policy by carrying out investigations, inspections, meetings and various initiatives.
* Provide reports to Licensing Board on Licence applications received and review hearings.
* Provide guidance on the requirements of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Licensing Board Policy.
* Mediate in disputes between Premises Licence Holders and other parties in respect to issues that may arise in licensed premises.
* Raise awareness and develop the role of Licensing Standards Officer and the service provided to the trade, members of the public and other interested parties.
* Liaise with and build relationships with internal and external partnership agencies.
* Liaise with and develop an effective working relationship with Premises Licence Holders legal agents and residents.
* Provide information, direction and guidance to the Licensed trade and the general public on the requirements of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Licensing Board Policy.
* Attempt to resolve disputes informally by means of shuttle mediation; and facilitate formal meetings between parties to try and resolve disputed matters amicably.
* Investigate and gather evidence in respect of any possible breach of licence conditions, the licensing objectives, the Licensing Board Policy and the provisions of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005.
* Carry out a programme of inspections to all licensed premises during licensing hours to check for compliance with the requirements of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Licensing Board Policy, Smoking Health and Social Care (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Disability Discrimination Act 2005.
* Assess premises operating plans and the impact of the proposals on the surrounding community as it relates to the licensing objectives laid down in the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005.
* Carry out joint initiatives with other stakeholders to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Licensing Board.
* Develop and maintain positive professional relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders and interest groups such that they are well informed on the requirements of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Licensing Board Policy.
* Initiate projects and participate in joint initiatives with Police Scotland and other relevant partnership agencies.
* Promote good practice by participating in alcohol / education initiatives.
* Prepare various written reports including those for the Licensing Board; for all licence applications received within the statutory time frames and for all major variations to licences.
* Attend and provide verbal reports to the Licensing Board when required.
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