Licensing Practitioner

The Regulation & Enforcement Service are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to work within the Trading standards & licensing team as a Licensing Practitioner. The team is responsible for delivering the Council's licensing functions, ranging from Acupuncture to Zoo licensing. A significant element of the team's workload relates to taxi licensing and the licensing of premises which sell alcohol and/or provide regulated entertainment. Duties include:

• the administration of licence applications
• establishing eligibility, monitoring compliance and bringing to compliance where appropriate.
  
  Proficiency in an administrative and compliance orientated role
• Effective communication and mediation skills
• Computer literacy, in particular, the use and maintenance of a database
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• A working knowledge of licensing law and practice is desirable
  
  We value a range of experiences and skills. If you have transferable skills from other roles or voluntary work, we encourage you to apply.
In return for your contribution, we offer:
• Competitive leave entitlement
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Wellbeing support and staff networks
• Development and training opportunities
• Staff discounts and benefits schemes
• More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.
Please review the job summary and profile and demonstrate in your application how you meet the required criteria. Shortlisting and interviews to be confirmed. For further details or an informal chat please contact: Dave McMurdo, Tel: , email address We encourage applicants to use their own words to reflect their experience and skills and over-reliance on AI is discouraged. The Advance Employment Team offers personalised support to help you take your next step into work. From building your CV and getting the right interview skills to accessing a wide range of free courses, the team will help you grow your skills and confidence and find a job you'll enjoy. Get in touch by ( ) or visit the ( ) to discover the support available. City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.