Licensing Officer

We are looking for a proactive Licensing Officer to join our friendly and collaborative team at Hertsmere Borough Council. This is a great opportunity to be involved in the administration and enforcement of the entire range of licences dealt with by the authority.

The role involves the consideration, approval and enforcement in the following areas:

Alcohol and entertainment premises under the Licensing Act 2003, Premises and permits under the Gambling Act 2005, Street Traders, Pavement Licences, Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 and private hire and hackney carriage drivers, vehicles and operators.

You will also work closely with colleagues, partner organisations and members of the public to provide advice and resolve routine queries.

You will need to have a strong knowledge of most of the local government licensing functions and a clear understanding of related legislation covering enforcement activities such as the Police and Criminal Evidence Ac...