Your newpany
Hays is working in partnership with a well-established public sector organisation based in Yate. They are now seeking a Team Leader to oversee a small team within their Licencing & Regulatory Services function. This is a key leadership role offering a mix of strategic oversight and operational delivery.
Your new role
You’ll be responsible for managing a team of up to five staff members, ensuring the effective delivery of licensing and regulatory services. The role is hybrid, with two days based in the office and one day dedicated to site visits. Flexibility is essential, as occasional out-of-hours work may be required (around twice a month). You’ll play a vital role in service development,pliance, and team support.
Key responsibilities will include:
- You’ll be responsible for managing a team of up to five staff members, ensuring the effective delivery of licensing and regulatory services.
- You will undertake frontline operational work, including inspections, evidence gathering and preparing prosecution files and witness statements.
- You will prepare reports formittees and attend hearings and meetings, including court, where required.
- Provide specialist knowledge and advice to colleagues, local business, and members of themunity ( Licencing Act 2003, Gambling Act 2005, Localernment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976, Town Police Clauses Act 1847, Environmental Protection Act 1990, Localernment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982, Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960, House to House Collections Act 1939, Police, Factories, etc. (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1916, Policing and Crime Act 2009, Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974)-
- Continuously review and update systems and procedures to ensure legalpliance and improved customer service.
- Supports the Licensing Service Manager in developing policies, procedures, and digital services, including performance reports and statutory returns.
- Occasionally, you will work within the localmunity outside of office hours.
Salary: £43,693 - £46,731.
Closing Date: 29th of August.
What you'll need to succeed
- We require you to have licencing experience and can demonstrate a knowledge of regulations and licensing enforcement.
- You must have licensing and managerial experience for this role.
- You will have experience in leadership, management or mentoring, in a regulatory function.
- You must be able to manage the workload of the team, prioritising and responding to demands to ensure both customer satisfaction and legislative requirements are met.
- It is essential you canmunicate effectively and engage with a range of audiences, as at times you may be dealing with challenges
situations.
- Given the elements of this role, you need to have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
What you'll get in return
-petitive salary: £43,693 - £46,731.
- Flexible working arrangements (WFH, office, and site-based)
- Opportunity to lead a dedicated team and shape service delivery.
- Supportive working environment with scope for development.