An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Licensing Assistant within Legal and Democratic Services Department. You will process applications for licences in terms of relevant licensing legislation, including applications under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982; the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005; houses in multiple occupation under the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006, and applications for landlord registration under the Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004.
Responsibilities
* Process applications for licences under relevant licensing legislation (Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982; Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005; Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 for houses in multiple occupation; landlord registration under the Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004).
* Produce reports and work with a range of software packages.
* Plan workload to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
* Maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and customers; provide clear communication.
Requirements
* Essential: previous experience in an administrative role; ability to plan workload to meet deadlines; strong organisational, analytical and communication skills; ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues and customers.
* Desirable: SVQ 3 (or equivalent); knowledge of civic government/licensing; knowledge of the online landlord registration system; experience with related software packages; previous supervisory experience.
Conditions
This post is temporary, subject to business needs and funding for 9 months or until the requirement for the post ceases, whichever date is earlier.
Disclosure checks: If you are successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check. The level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. For information, visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.
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