​We are currently partnering with a leading Local Council based in the North West of England, who are recruiting for a Licensing Manager to lead their growing team on a 4-6 month temporarycontract.

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This is a full-time position with 3 days per week in the office required. The hourly / day rate is negotiable dependent on experience and the start date is subject to notice.

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The ideal candidate will have experience of managing a Licensing team and a full UK driving license with access to their own vehicle.

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Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Ensuring the efficient administration of the licensing system for a range of activities currently the responsibility of the Council (e.g. taxis, private hire vehicles, small lotteries, cinemas, places of public entertainment, street collection)

• Providing professional and experienced managerial support to the Licensing Team including 2 Licensing Officers, 1 Licensing Assistant PT and 2 Licensing Clerks PT

• Administering the system of licensing of a range of activities currently the responsibility of the Council

• Acting in a collaborative way to assist in the successful achievement of the Corporate Plan within the context of a single authority-wide culture

• Ensuring compliance with licence conditions including liaising with other departments of the Council and external agencies and carrying out any necessary enforcement action within the powers of the Council

• Preparing and presenting reports to the Licensing & Regulatory Committees, to attend proceedings in the Magistrates and Crown Courts and any other relevant court or tribunal

• Dealing with licensing enquiries from the public

• Harmonise policy and practices across the Authority

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Experience required:

• Experience required in managing a Licensing team

• Experience of licensing systems

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Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Administering licenses in regards to taxis, private hire vehicles, small lotteries, cinemas, places of public entertainment, street collection etc

• Preparing and presenting reports to the Licensing & Regulatory Committees

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Rewards and Benefits:

• Hybrid working 2 days per week

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Working hours:

• 37.5 hours per week

• Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

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Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

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James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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