Licensing Officer

Location: Kings Hill, West Malling, Opportunity for flexible/hybrid working Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time Hours: 37 hours per week. Benefits include: local government pension scheme, employee assistance programme, generous annual leave, excellent location with easy parking, opportunity for remote working, excellent ongoing training and CPD opportunities, professional member fee paid. DBS Check: Yes Closing Date: 31/01/2025 at 23:55 Reference: CS/24/300954 We have an exciting new opportunity for either an experienced Licensing Officer or someone with the requisite transferable skills to join our small but busy Licensing team. Progression from Scale 4/5 to Scale 6 is governed by the following principles of attainment of the Professional Licensing Practitioners Qualification which TMBC will sponsor, and demonstration by the post-holder of their ability to undertake the more responsible and practical elements of the enforcement role. Licensing has a significant impact on how the Council carries out its responsibilities with respect to the protection of the health, safety and welfare of its residents, businesses and visitors in the Borough. This role is of strategic importance to Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council and the licensing team in respect to processing and granting of licences and permits within the statutory timeframe, undertaking enforcement activity resulting in accuracy and execution of best practice and procedure in operating a centre of licensing excellence. The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal and customer care skills, be well motivated, a team player and willing to work under pressure within a small busy team. The main areas of responsibility will include: Processing and granting of licences and permits within the statutory timeframe; Investigation, enforcement and prosecution action where necessary; Providing advice and assistance to members of the public, elected members and other Council departments; Preparing reports and dealing with correspondence; Presenting information to all types of audience from laymen to specialist. This post will be worked over a 37-hour week, but this will include regular out of hours attendance with occasional Saturday working. Starting salary will be dependent upon skills and experience. For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Anthony Garnett on 01732 876368. Our staff benefits package includes a contributory pension scheme, flexible annual leave and working arrangements, incorporating remote working and the office, free car parking at place of work and excellent training and development opportunities. No Agency calls please Closing date: Friday 31 January 2025

Interview date: 13 and 14 February 2025 How to apply

Please apply online. If this is not possible, please contact a member of the HR team by emailing personnel.services@tmbc.gov.uk

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