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Licensing Officer
| Posting date: | 22 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £29,106 to £31,296 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 June 2025 |
| Location: | Hull, East Riding Of Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Humberside Police |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Role: Licensing Officer
Department: CSU – Community Safety Unit
Scale: SC5
Salary: £29,106 - £31,296
Location: Osbourne Street, Hull (Peripatetic)
Hours: 37 Hours per week (Full-time)
Contract: Permanent
Humberside Police are looking for a highly motivated individual to join them in their Community Safety Unit.
As a Licensing Officer you will conduct enquiries, prepare reports and administer files in relation to all licensing matters, thereby ensuring a continuity of approach in line with the Licensing Policy.
The successful candidate will promote the Chief Constables Licensing Policy, tailoring it in liaison with the Communities Commander to suit the needs of the locality.
The role of the Licensing Officer, the post holder will visit and inspecting premises which are the subject of licensing applications and also attend licensing, Hearings and Pub Watch meetings to provide support to the community and licensed premises owners.
Key Responsibilities:
Receives enquires into all applications under the Licensing Act 2003 and Gambling Act 2005 for the issue, variation or renewal of a variety of licences, notices and certificates.
Attends licensing hearings at the Local authority in the role of advocate to present police representations in relation to licensing applications, actively questioning applicants and witnesses with the intention of thoroughly testing each case where the application is not in accordance with legislation/police policy.
Liaises with and assists Local authority Officers in test purchase operations at premises where alleged offences relating to under age persons have been identified, issues fixed penalty notices as appropriate and prepares reports when necessary for remedial action to be taken.
Promotes, develops and maintains relationships with external agencies, as appropriate, including Trading Standards, Environmental Health and the Fire Service and undertakes multi agency visits to premises when necessary.
Liaises with the Gambling Commission inspectorate, and assist where necessary in relation to gaming establishment and premises affected by any of the provisions of the GAMBLING Act 2005.
Through visits to licensed premises, observes operating conditions attached to the license, and where necessary issues closure notices and/or fixed penalty notices, where appropriate to the operators in respect of any breaches of conditions.
For further information relating to the role and tasks of this position please refer to the attached role requirement.
What the role requires:
Experience working in a confidential environment.
Excellent communication skills
Working knowledge of the Licensing act 2003 and the gambling Act 2005.
Previous experience within a licensing environment incorporating administrative procedures, planning and the creation and maintenance of manual and computerised records.
Experience of undertaking investigations, collating information and presentation of information.
Ability to plan, organise and prioritise multiple activities, escalating as and when appropriate.
Computer literacy/keyboard skills
Excellent organisational skills
Ability to work with minimum supervision when required.
Carries out tasks in an accurate and methodical manner with an eye for detail.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to prioritise workload.
For further information relating to the role and tasks of this position please refer to the attached role requirement.
Perks of working for Humberside Police:
From great perks, agile working and professional development, we want you to have the best possible journey throughout your Humberside Police Career.
Our Police Staff work extremely hard, which is why we are proud to offer a host of reward and recognition schemes. Whether it’s Cycle to Work scheme, Gym and health schemes, we have the perks ready for you to benefit from.
Follow the link to watch our force film! We are Humberside Police - YouTube
Pre – Employment Checks and Eligibility:
Internal applicants MUST have completed a successful probationary period and tenure (if applicable) before applying for another role within the force.
Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria of at least 3 years continuous residency in the UK to apply for roles with Humberside Police.
Successful candidates will undergo a vetting procedure pre-requisite of employment. (Please note, with holding any information asked by the vetting department, may delay the vetting procedure, or result in your vetting been refused and the offer of employment been withdrawn)
Tattoo’s will be reviewed as a part of the recruitment process to ensure we maintain a level of professional standards and to make sure the images do not cause offence or are unacceptable.
Contact point for applicants:
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact us at recruiting@humberside.pnn.police.uk
How to apply for the role:
To apply for the role, please click the ‘Apply’ button below.
Please note, you must wait 3 months before submitting another application if you have applied for THIS role within the last 3 months.
For Information & Advice on completing an online application, please follow the link below.
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/triagetool?triage-select=Understanding+the+recruitment+process
Closing Date: Wednesday 4th June 2025
Interview date: TBC
It is not likely that closing dates will be extended, other than in exceptional circumstances and would need to be with the permission of the Recruitment Manager and Line Manager of the role.
The Recruitment Manager can authorise to close any vacancy before the closing date stated on the advert.
Department: CSU – Community Safety Unit
Scale: SC5
Salary: £29,106 - £31,296
Location: Osbourne Street, Hull (Peripatetic)
Hours: 37 Hours per week (Full-time)
Contract: Permanent
Humberside Police are looking for a highly motivated individual to join them in their Community Safety Unit.
As a Licensing Officer you will conduct enquiries, prepare reports and administer files in relation to all licensing matters, thereby ensuring a continuity of approach in line with the Licensing Policy.
The successful candidate will promote the Chief Constables Licensing Policy, tailoring it in liaison with the Communities Commander to suit the needs of the locality.
The role of the Licensing Officer, the post holder will visit and inspecting premises which are the subject of licensing applications and also attend licensing, Hearings and Pub Watch meetings to provide support to the community and licensed premises owners.
Key Responsibilities:
Receives enquires into all applications under the Licensing Act 2003 and Gambling Act 2005 for the issue, variation or renewal of a variety of licences, notices and certificates.
Attends licensing hearings at the Local authority in the role of advocate to present police representations in relation to licensing applications, actively questioning applicants and witnesses with the intention of thoroughly testing each case where the application is not in accordance with legislation/police policy.
Liaises with and assists Local authority Officers in test purchase operations at premises where alleged offences relating to under age persons have been identified, issues fixed penalty notices as appropriate and prepares reports when necessary for remedial action to be taken.
Promotes, develops and maintains relationships with external agencies, as appropriate, including Trading Standards, Environmental Health and the Fire Service and undertakes multi agency visits to premises when necessary.
Liaises with the Gambling Commission inspectorate, and assist where necessary in relation to gaming establishment and premises affected by any of the provisions of the GAMBLING Act 2005.
Through visits to licensed premises, observes operating conditions attached to the license, and where necessary issues closure notices and/or fixed penalty notices, where appropriate to the operators in respect of any breaches of conditions.
For further information relating to the role and tasks of this position please refer to the attached role requirement.
What the role requires:
Experience working in a confidential environment.
Excellent communication skills
Working knowledge of the Licensing act 2003 and the gambling Act 2005.
Previous experience within a licensing environment incorporating administrative procedures, planning and the creation and maintenance of manual and computerised records.
Experience of undertaking investigations, collating information and presentation of information.
Ability to plan, organise and prioritise multiple activities, escalating as and when appropriate.
Computer literacy/keyboard skills
Excellent organisational skills
Ability to work with minimum supervision when required.
Carries out tasks in an accurate and methodical manner with an eye for detail.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to prioritise workload.
For further information relating to the role and tasks of this position please refer to the attached role requirement.
Perks of working for Humberside Police:
From great perks, agile working and professional development, we want you to have the best possible journey throughout your Humberside Police Career.
Our Police Staff work extremely hard, which is why we are proud to offer a host of reward and recognition schemes. Whether it’s Cycle to Work scheme, Gym and health schemes, we have the perks ready for you to benefit from.
Follow the link to watch our force film! We are Humberside Police - YouTube
Pre – Employment Checks and Eligibility:
Internal applicants MUST have completed a successful probationary period and tenure (if applicable) before applying for another role within the force.
Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria of at least 3 years continuous residency in the UK to apply for roles with Humberside Police.
Successful candidates will undergo a vetting procedure pre-requisite of employment. (Please note, with holding any information asked by the vetting department, may delay the vetting procedure, or result in your vetting been refused and the offer of employment been withdrawn)
Tattoo’s will be reviewed as a part of the recruitment process to ensure we maintain a level of professional standards and to make sure the images do not cause offence or are unacceptable.
Contact point for applicants:
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact us at recruiting@humberside.pnn.police.uk
How to apply for the role:
To apply for the role, please click the ‘Apply’ button below.
Please note, you must wait 3 months before submitting another application if you have applied for THIS role within the last 3 months.
For Information & Advice on completing an online application, please follow the link below.
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/triagetool?triage-select=Understanding+the+recruitment+process
Closing Date: Wednesday 4th June 2025
Interview date: TBC
It is not likely that closing dates will be extended, other than in exceptional circumstances and would need to be with the permission of the Recruitment Manager and Line Manager of the role.
The Recruitment Manager can authorise to close any vacancy before the closing date stated on the advert.