Licensing Manager

It is the Council's objective to improve community safety and the environment. The key aspects of the Licensing Manager's role will be to promote and safeguard public safety through the operation of the licensing, control, and regulatory regime in accordance with the Licensing Act 2003 and Gambling Act 2005. The role will be responsible for the development, statutory review, and publication of the Council’s policies required by the Licensing and Gambling Acts. The Licensing Manager is responsible for the delivery of Licensing Regulations including customer-facing activity. To develop a team of officers to a high standard of performance and team working. The post manages securely all personal information and the service’s licence application systems and financial and audit procedures. The role will be to maintain effective relationships with partner organisations and trade representatives, both formal and informal, to ensure the safety and well-being of the public of Wakefield in respect of Licensing activities within the Wakefield District. As lead for the Licensing Authority team, the Council expects the post holder to play a significant role in developing a high service provision attaining high standards of performance to agreed targets. Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.

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