A rare opportunity has arisen at North Herts Council for a Licensing & Community Safety Manager to join the department on a 3-month temporary basis. The position is the lead officer for the Licensing service at the council and reports to the Director for Regulatory. We are looking for a candidate who can work from our offices in Letchworth for 1-2 days a week and support a Licensing team of 5 officers and a Community Safety team of 4.,

Lead and manage the Licensing Team Leader and Community Safety Team Leader and contribute to the corporate management of the Service
Ensure that strategies and policies for the Licensing Team are developed, implemented and updated
Oversee the management of large open-air events so as to ensure that they are safe and, as far as is practicable, their adverse impact on the local community is minimised
Discharge the duties of a Responsible Authority as regards the Licensing Act 2003, as amended
Ensure that the work of the service is appropriately prioritised and resources deployed accordingly
Maintain a close liaison with the Development Control, both generally and specifically, in respect of development
Maintain a close liaison with the Commercial and Environmental Protection & Housing teams as regards premises inspections
Provide specialist knowledge and expertise within the field of licensing
Ensure that the Contracts and Service Level Agreement (SLAs) within the Team's responsibility are properly managed
Prepare Committee reports and attend Committee as required

A licensing or legal qualification
Membership of a professional body related to licensing (IoL)
Extensive knowledge of legislation relating to the licensing function
Thorough understanding of court procedures and the Police and Criminal Evidence Act.
The gathering of other evidence in support of legal proceedings. (RIPA)
Excellent conflict management skills
Ability to discharge the duties of a Responsible Authority as regards the Licensing Act 2003
Full driving licence and access to a car for work

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