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Licensing Officer
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Licensing Compliance Officer
📍 Oxfordshire
💷 Competitive Hourly Rate
📅 Contract / Interim Opportunity
🏢 Local Authority
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Licensing Compliance Officer to join a well-established Local Authority in Oxfordshire. This is an exciting opportunity for a knowledgeable licensing professional with experience in compliance, enforcement, and regulatory services.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring businesses and licence holders operate in accordance with the Licensing Act 2003, supporting the promotion of the four licensing objectives:
- The prevention of crime and disorder
- Public safety
- The prevention of public nuisance
- The protection of children from harm
Key Responsibilities
- Investigate complaints and allegations relating to licensed premises and activities regulated under the Licensing Act 2003.
- Carry out inspections and compliance visits to licensed premises, including pubs, bars, restaurants, late-night venues, and temporary event locations.
- Monitor compliance with premises licence conditions and undertake enforcement action where appropriate.
- Prepare evidence, witness statements, and case files to support reviews, hearings, and legal proceedings.
- Provide advice and guidance to licence holders, applicants, responsible authorities, and members of the public regarding licensing legislation and best practice.
- Liaise with Police, Environmental Health, Trading Standards, and other partner agencies to promote compliance and safeguard local communities.
- Support the administration and enforcement of premises licences, club premises certificates, Temporary Event Notices (TENs), and personal licences.
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- Previous experience working within a Local Authority Licensing or Regulatory Services environment.
- Strong working knowledge of the Licensing Act 2003 and associated legislation, guidance, and enforcement procedures.
- Experience conducting investigations, compliance inspections, and preparing reports for committee hearings.
- Ability to interpret legislation and provide practical regulatory advice.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and case management skills.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable.
Feel free to give me a call on 0115 666 6399 for a confidential chat or drop me an email on Sakaar.lama@g2recruitment.com.
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