Enforcement Officer - Licensing
| Posting date: | 10 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £17.53 to £19.65 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £19.65 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 July 2025 |
| Location: | Garretts Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, b33 0td |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4695931_1749573323 |
Summary
Your new company
Birmingham City Council is one of the UK's largest and most dynamic local authorities, committed to maintaining high standards across the city's licensed premises. The council is currently seeking 2-3 Licensing Enforcement Officers to help clear a growing backlog of cases and ensure compliance with licensing regulations.
Your new role
As a Licensing Enforcement Officer, you will be responsible for visiting premises such as shops, bars, and other venues that sell alcohol, where licenses have expired. Your role will involve issuing fines, assisting with the renewal of licenses, and collecting payments. You will be assigned a specific patch and work as part of a small team, travelling together by car to conduct inspections and enforcement visits.You will be provided with the necessary forms to complete during your visits, which will then be returned to the office for processing and system entry. This is a field-based role with a strong team dynamic, offering a hands-on opportunity to make a direct impact on public safety and compliance in Birmingham.
What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role, you should be confident, have a strong backbone to effectively deal with conflict, detail-oriented, and comfortable engaging with business owners and members of the public. Previous experience in enforcement is essential, and you will be trained on the relevant legislation. A proactive attitude and the ability to work well in a team are key. A full clean UK driving license is necessary.
What you'll get in return
You'll gain valuable experience in a high-impact enforcement role, working closely with a supportive team. There is potential for contract extension based on performance and service needs, and offering a competitive rate from day one.
What you need to do now
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