Job Opportunity: Licencing & Enforcement OfficerLocation: Leicestershire (Office-Based)Type: Full-Time, 37 Hours Per WeekWorking Pattern: 5 days per week (Office-based). Occasional evening and weekend work are required for inspections and large-scale events. (happy to amodate WFH after training)Pay- PAYE
The Role
Are you a detail-oriented professional with a background in regulation, law enforcement, or local authority administration? We are looking for a Licencing & Enforcement Officer to join our team in Leicestershire.This is a fast-paced, high-stakes role where you will be responsible for ensuring public safety across a variety of sectors. Your workload will be primarily focused on Taxi Licencing (80%), with the remaining 20% dedicated to the Licencing Act 2003 (pubs, clubs, festivals, and major events at locations such as the racecourse and university).
Key Responsibilities
1. Application Management: Process and determine hackney carriage/private hire driver, vehicle, and operator applications in line with legislation and Council policy.
2. Specialist Licencing: Administer licences for the Licencing Act 2003, Gambling Act 2005, Scrap Metal Dealers, Animal Licencing, and Street Trading.
3. Enforcement &pliance: Support enforcement activities, including spot checks on vehicles and inspections of licenced premises.
4. Investigations: Investigateplaints and breaches of licence conditions, gathering evidence in accordance with PACE and CPIA requirements.
5. Legal Support: Prepare case files, witness statements, and prosecution reports; attend Court or Licencing Submittee meetings to present evidence.
6. Partnership Working: Liaise with the Police, Home Office, HMRC, and Trading Standards to ensure regionalpliance.
The Person
We are looking for a "best-case scenario" candidate with direct licencing experience. However, we are also very happy to consider strong administrative candidates with a Police or Local Authority background who possess the investigative mindset required for enforcement.
Essential Requirements:
7. Experience: Minimum 2 years within a Local Authority, Police, orernment Body.
8. Technical Skills: Experience using the Uniform licencing system is essential.
9. Investigative Ability: Knowledge of conducting criminal or regulatory investigations.
Why Join Us?You will be part of a dedicated team overseeing diverse licencing functions that directly impact the safety and vibrancy of Leicestershire. From managing daily taxi applications to overseeing large-scale music festivals and university events, no two days are the same.