Licensing Manager

The Role

As Licensing Manager, you will lead the Council''s Licensing Team within Legal Services, ensuring the effective administration and enforcement of all statutory licensing functions. You will provide technical expertise on complex licensing matters, oversee policy development, manage service performance, and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the Licensing Team, ensuring high-quality service delivery across all licensing functions.
• Oversee the administration and enforcement of licences, permits and consents across a range of statutory licensing regimes.
• Act as the technical lead on complex licensing matters and provide expert advice to officers, Members, businesses and the public.
• Develop, review and implement licensing policies in line with current legislation and statutory guidance.
• Monitor service performance through KPIs and performance measures, driving continuous improvement across the service.
• Manage staffing, training and professional development to ensure best practice is maintained.
• Lead digital transformation and service modernisation initiatives within Licensing.
• Manage the licensing budget, income streams and financial performance.
• Prepare and present reports to Licensing Committees and represent the Council at hearings and Court proceedings where required.
• Ensure the Council fulfils its statutory duties as the Licensing Authority.

About You

We''re looking for an experienced Licensing professional who can demonstrate:

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Significant experience working within local authority licensing.
• Extensive knowledge of:
  • Licensing Act 2003
  • Gambling Act 2005
  • Hackney Carriage & Private Hire Licensing
  • Street Trading
  • Street & House-to-House Collections
  • Scrap Metal Licensing
  • Sexual Entertainment Venue (SEV) Licensing
• Strong knowledge of licensing enforcement and regulatory practice.
• Previous experience managing staff, service delivery and performance.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to lead an established Local Authority Licensing Service.
• Influence service development and drive continuous improvement.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send us:

• Your up-to-date CV
• Your availability or notice period
• Your required hourly rate