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Job Details
Fife Council’s Legal Service is seeking to appoint a dedicated and motivated Lead Officer (Miscellaneous Licensing) to manage and supervise our dynamic team that provide the administrative support to the council in the provision of the Civic Government licensing function. This role is crucial in ensuring the effective management and enforcement of these activities within the council and coordination of the business of the Regulation and Licensing Committee.
You will oversee the administration and enforcement of Miscellaneous Licensing activities, including but not limited to street trading, taxi regulation, public entertainment and animal welfare. Ensure compliance with the relevant legislation and council governance. Conduct inspections and investigations related to such licensing matters. Provide expert advice and guidance to applicants, license holders and associated stakeholders. Be customer focused. Prepare reports and present findings to senior management and committees within the council. Collaborate with other council services and external agencies to ensure a coordinated approach to licensing, and, manage and further develop the existing team of licensing staff.
You will clerk the Regulation and Licensing Committee meetings, provide procedural advice as appropriate in relation to the council's governance and statutory requirements of the licensing legislation, and, be responsible for the issuing of agendas and finalisation of the committee minutes.
You will ensure that the team members discharge their duties in accordance with council and service policies and procedures, plan and allocate resources to meet daily workloads and reallocate in response to contingencies as they arise. Ensure team members are appropriately deployed, equipped and supervised, providing leadership and direction. You will be responsible for all aspects of employee management including maintaining attendance management, administration of annual leave and monitoring and maintaining standards of conduct.
This is an excellent opportunity to combine an exciting and challenging role within a supportive team environment and contribute to the future development of the Legal Service.
As a progressive employer, we offer a “blended working” arrangement with home-working opportunities and occasional office-working as required. Candidates will require to be able to travel to and attend office locations, meetings and other external forum appearances as required.
The Person
You must hold the skills and experience to lead, motivate and manage others in a team environment with the ability to work with minimum supervision and exercise judgment and initiative. You will be a motivator with excellent communication skills and possess a “can-do” approach to help resolve problems.
You will hold strong verbal and written communication abilities, be committed to establishing positive client relationships and be proactive in driving matters forward.
You will have a proven experience, or, interest in developing experience in the licensing regulatory role, preferably within a local government setting.
You should be educated to SCQF level 8 which includes an HND or SVQ level 4 equivalent, or equivalent experience. You should be able to work under limited supervision with well-developed communication and IT skills.
For further Information please contact: Steven Paterson -