Licensing Enforcement Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 02 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Competitive |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 02 Hydref 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Wigan, WN1 1NJ |
| Cwmni: | inploi |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 75733515 |
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Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance
Wigan Life Centre South
College Avenue
Wigan
WN1 1NJ
Salary:
G7 (Level 1) £32,597 36, 363
G8 (Level 2) £36,363 - £40,777
2 Positions x 37 hours per week
We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.
We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!
This is a pathway role, and the successful candidate can progress to a Grade 8 (Level 2) upon successfully completing a number of key competency milestones. This will include completing the Institute of Licensing's BTEC Level 3 Certificate for Animal Inspectors (SRF), the Professional Licensing Practitioners Qualification and establishing experience in the role, relating to licensing functions. It is anticipated that candidates could move to Level 2 within a 612-month period, subject to the availability of the relevant courses.
*Your application should demonstrate your ability to meet the essential job requirements listed under ‘in this job you will need’.
Your role:
We are looking for a passionate individual with established experience of enforcement and investigating legislative breaches, and a demonstratable knowledge in relation to licensing functions, enforcement and applicable legislation.
You will work in a busy and energetic team covering a wide range of different licence functions including Taxi / Private Hire and Licensing; Alcohol, Entertainment and Late-Night Refreshment (Licensing Act 2003); Gambling; Animal Activity Licences, Safety at Sports Grounds, Scrap Metal; Street Trading; Charitable Collections; and many more.
You will undertake a varied workload, including investigating complaints, carrying out inspections, and enforcing the requirements of the different licence functions within the remit of the team.
You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with legislation, local conditions and policy requirements, and will take appropriate action, including formal legal proceedings, where applicable.
About you:
You will be able to demonstrate a knowledge and passion for Licensing functions and be keen to ensure compliance and promote public safety in the Wigan Borough.
You will be a confident, organised and highly motivated individual, who is an excellent team player. You will also have the confidence to work independently, displaying initiative and enthusiasm for change.
You will have varied administrative experience and be proficient using various IT systems and software.
You will have experience of providing excellent customer service and partnership working with internal and external organisations.
About us:
Wigan Council has been voted ‘Overall Council of the Year’ at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.
The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.
The Licensing Team is a busy and energetic team, and we are looking for an individual who will make a valuable contribution. You will be part of an exciting service in which no two days are the same and you will be dealing with a range of issues that impact significantly on our businesses and communities.
You will be supported with professional development to enhance your skills, knowledge and experience.
You can learn more about the work of the Licensing Team to demonstrate your knowledge and passion via our website www.wigan.gov.uk/licensing
Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for #TeamWigan.
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For further information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Joanne Brockley via email on j.brockley@wigan.gov.uk
Interview date: W/C 6th October 2025
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