Licensing Enforcement Officer - Person specification

Job title: Licensing Enforcement Officer

Post reference: 1095CORA

Grade: Grade 3

Key requirements:

Priority 1 – Could not do the job without this

Priority 2 – Could not do the job without this, but provided have Priority 1 criteria, this could be developed in the job over an acceptable period

Priority 3 – Would enhance performance in the job, but is not essential

Qualifications  

1. 3 GSCE’s at Levels 4-9/Grade C / or above including Maths and English – Priority 1
2. Undertaking relevant Licensing training courses and/or training in the conduct of criminal investigations – Priority 2

Knowledge

1. Experience and be up to date and competent in two or more of the following subject areas: Alcohol Premises, Regulated Activities, Late Night Refreshments, Gambling, Scrap Metal Dealers, Hackney Carriage & Private Hire; Caravan Sites; Animal Activities and Massage & Special Treatment– Priority 2
2. Knowledge of Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and application in investigations – Priority 2

Experience

1. Significant experience of working with the general public – Priority 1
2. Flexible approach to working with occasional requirement for late night enforcement activities during anti-social hours – Priority 1
3. Experience conducting or assisting in investigations – Priority 2
4. Writing of reports or statements and delivering this information effectively – Priority 3

Skills

1. Ability to handle and investigate complaints – Priority 1
2. Ability to work accurately whilst under pressure to meet deadlines – Priority 1
3. Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes – Priority 1
4. Excellent written and oral communication skills – Priority 1
5. Ability to use Word, Outlook, Teams and Excel. Ability to adapt to use of unfamiliar software. - Priority 1

Prepared by:  Luke Ridge

Date:   9 January 2025

 

 

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Last Updated on Friday, January 17, 2025