We are seeking aSpecialist Animal Licensing Officerto provide ad-hoc support to the in-house Environmental Health team. This role focuses specifically on the inspection, assessment, and enforcement of animal licensing activities under theAnimal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) Regulations 2018, as well as Zoo and Dangerous Wild Animal (DWA) licensing.
Key Responsibilities
1. Carry out inspections and reviews of licensed and unlicensed premises, including:
* Kennels, catteries, dog breeding, home boarding/day care
* Pet shops, riding schools, animals for exhibition
* Zoo and Dangerous Wild Animal licences (with authorised veterinary surgeon input)
2. Assess and review applications, risk assessments, policies, and procedures for compliance with statutory requirements.
3. Issue licences, star ratings, and improvement notices in line with legislative guidance.
4. Investigate potential offences including illegal breeding, unlicensed activity, or breaches of licence conditions.
5. Support and prepare case files for enforcement acti...