Licensing Assistant (Full Time) (Temporary)

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Licensing Assistant within Legal and Democratic Services Department. You will process applications for licences in terms of relevant licensing legislation, including applications under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982; the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005; houses in multiple occupation under the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006, and applications for landlord registration under the Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004. It is essential that you have previous experience of working in an administrative role; producing reports and working with a range of software packages. It is also essential that you demonstrate an ability to plan your workload in order to successfully meet deadlines; have effective organisational, analytical and communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with both colleagues and customers. An SVQ 3 (or equivalent), knowledge of: civic government / liquor licensing; the online landlord registration system; experience of working with related software packages and previous supervisory experience, is desirable. Please note that this post is temporary, subject to business needs and funding for 9 months or until the requirement for the post ceases, whichever date is the earlier. If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.