Licensing Enforcement Officer - INTERNAL

Job Description

Licensing Enforcement Officer - INTERNAL - PKC12280
£31,984 - £35,100
Legal Services, 2 High Street, Perth PH1 5PH

Please note: Only existing employees of Perth & Kinross Council may apply.

The role mainly will be focused on short term lets licensing although the successful applicant also will be expected to carry out work in relation to other areas of licensing, such as taxis and a variety of business licences. The role sits within a small team.

The successful applicant will be responsible for engaging with applicants and Licence Holders for the duration of the licence as well as guiding them through the licensing process, dealing with complaints, and carrying out inspections and enforcement.

The role contributes to the administration and oversight of the Short Term Lets Licensing scheme in terms of the processing and granting of applications/licences, attending at Licensing Committee Meetings where required, supporting team members and assisting development of guidance, policy and procedures.

For purposes of connection and collaboration with colleagues and with the community we serve, our full-time employees work on site for a minimum of 2 days per week with the arrangements for part time employees being agreed on a basis which will ensure that they benefit to an equivalent degree. Our FAQs on hybrid working can be found here Hybrid working FAQs. We are committed to being a more inclusive employer - to ensure we can consider any reasonable adjustments, please either contact the recruiting manager to discuss any individual circumstances, discuss at interview or, if you prefer, after any conditional offer is made.

Requirements

Seeking compliance and employing enforcement tools is a key aspect of the role, so experience of a regulatory environment is preferred.

You will have excellent communication and negotiating skills which you will use daily when speaking with Licence Holders, members of the public and stakeholders alike. Integrity and impartiality when assessing and reviewing situations are imperative, as is a temperament that lends itself to dealing with challenging situations in a calm and measured manner. You will be required to develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders both within and outwith the Council.

Licensing Enforcement Officers largely work autonomously so excellent organisational skills, self-motivation and the ability to prioritise your workload effectively is important.

The remainder of your time will be spent working alongside Licensing Assistants and fellow Officers in a collaborative manner to support all team work and to provide the public with the most efficient and proactive approaches to the work.

The successful candidate will also be expected to carry out the role of Licensing Officer in relation to other aspects of licensing, including alcohol licensing, civic government licensing and landlord registration, where required.

While knowledge of licensing would be advantageous, training will be provided to the successful candidate.

You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.

The Individual

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Karen Engelberts, Licensing Manager on 01738 475256.

When applying for this post, please provide current contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees, one should be your present or most recent employer. However, if you are an existing employee of Perth & Kinross Council, you are only required to provide reference details for your current employer.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.

What we can do for you

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.   

A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

For more information about working for Perth & Kinross Council and living in one of the most scenic areas of Scotland, look at our Jobs, careers and employment page.