Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Senior Licensing Enforcement Officer
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Fixed Term Contract (12 Months)
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
It’s a great time to join our busy, customer-focused, and proactive Licensing Team. We are currently looking for two Senior Licensing Enforcement Officer to join us on 12 month fixed term contracts to provide maternity cover. Internal secondments will also be considered for this opportunity.
Keeping people safe is at the heart of everything we do, and you will be given the unique opportunity to work across our socially and economically diverse borough, helping us to develop and deliver a high-quality service across the full range of licensing regimes, including taxis, Licensing Act 2003, Gambling Act 2005, Animal licensing and street trading.
As a Senior Licensing Enforcement Officer, you will play an active role in horizon scanning and preparing for the implementation of emerging legislation and new processes and procedures. You will also be involved in our digital transformation journey, contributing to the implementation and ongoing development of a new ICT system. This will support increased customer self-service and improved outcomes for residents and businesses. The role also offers opportunities for collaboration with colleagues across the Council as well as with external partners.
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To be successful in this varied and rewarding position, you will bring:
- A relevant licensing or regulatory qualification, or significant experience and knowledge enabling you to fulfil the responsibilities of the role.
- Highly effective communication and investigative skills.
- Experience in providing advice and guidance on regulatory and/or enforcement matters.
- Proven knowledge of legal processes and effective evidence gathering.
- The ability to balance competing demands, prioritise tasks and work effectively to deadlines.
- A willingness to learn and develop, through formal and on the job-training, as well as self-guided research.
- A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle, to enable you to move around sites in the Borough where much of the team’s work is delivered.
This role requires flexibility, including occasional evening and weekend work, to meet the needs of the service.
In return we offer:
- A range of flexible working options including a flex-time scheme.
- The right training, support and development to enable you to do your job the best of your ability.
- Generous annual leave entitlements with the opportunity to purchase up to 10-days additional leave per year.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme – a 24-hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service.
- Family and carer friendly policies.
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Employee benefits including staff discounts, subsidised travel passes and Cycle 2 Work Scheme.
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If you have a specific question or require further information regarding this post, please contact Annie Bettison, Licensing Manager on 07769 886442 or email abettison@solihull.gov.uk or Andy Poulton, Team Leader on 07407 894130 or andrew.poulton@solihull.gov.uk
Closing Date is Wednesday 14 October 2026
Interviews will be on Thursday 22 and Friday 23 October 2026
Internal secondment applicants need to gain their line manager’s approval before applying for this post.
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