Licensing Enforcement Officer Ref 1555320
| Posting date: | 01 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £22.91 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 July 2025 |
| Location: | London, London, N1C 4AG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MP204806CT1757-1555320-01072025 |
Summary
The post-holder will ensure business compliance with the Licensing Act 2003, Health Act 2006, Gambling Act 2005, London Local Authorities Act 1991 and the Highways Act 1980, through enforcement action and advice, working in partnership with the Police, Fire Brigade and other enforcement agencies.
- Act as an authorised officer and undertake inspections, to plan and carry out enforcement visits and projects, and investigations to enforce the Licensing Act, including tables and chairs licensing and massage and special treatment licensing to ensure legal compliance.
- Respond to complaints made about licensed and unlicensed premises and activities, and liaise with other authorities.
- Take enforcement action in line with enforcement policy, getting written and oral statements under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act; to prepare reports with recommendations, detailing and compiling cases for prosecution; to appear in court as necessary to give evidence in connection with those proceedings which may impact upon the operation of the business and its activities.
- Provide guidance to businesses in line with enforcement policy.
- Ensure all manual and electronic data systems are maintained and updated and to be fully conversant with the systems used within the service team in order that team statistics are accurate and up-to-date.
- Maintain knowledge of the latest legislation and procedures relating to enforcement, including PACE 1984, CPIA 1996, and RIPA 2000, and other specialised legislation relating to licensing enforcement, such as the Licensing Act 2003.
- Attend committee and other internal meetings as required as well as public meetings to ensure good customer service, and liaise directly with Members about licensing matters.
Due to high volumes of CVs received, we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.
If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Beth@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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