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<h4>Why Southwark?</h4>Southwark is a vibrant, diverse, and ambitious borough at the heart of London. As the capital’s largest social landlord, we manage 55,000 homes, home to 40% of our residents. We're proud to support over 18,300 businesses, from landmark venues to local enterprises, and serve a young and growing population.At Southwark, our work is underpinned by a strong commitment to equality, fairness, and community-led change. Our Southwark Stands Together initiative brings residents and staff together to address racism, injustice and inequality and our Borough Plan ensures we deliver for all communities with integrity and ambition. This is your chance to join a council that is bold, forward-thinking, and driven by social impact.<h4>What You'll Be Doing</h4>An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Licensing Team for a Principal Enforcement Officer to lead the delivery of our commercial licensing service covering applications, enforcement, and policy implementation.You’ll be responsible for a wide range of licensing areas, including: • Sale of alcohol and public entertainment • Gambling premises • Special treatment premises • Civil wedding venues • Animal welfare licensing • Fireworks and explosivesYou’ll manage a skilled team of officers, oversee complex enforcement cases, and work closely with internal departments, external agencies, and community stakeholders. This is a senior role where your regulatory knowledge, leadership and judgement will shape how we support local businesses and protect public safety including overseeing the Nighttime Economy Police and Council service.<h4>What We're Looking For</h4>We’re looking for an experienced and driven regulatory professional with significant expertise in licensing law, policy and enforcement. You’ll be confident managing contentious issues, interpreting complex legislation and working across services to deliver high standards of customer care.Key qualities and experience we’re seeking: • Substantial knowledge of licensing legislation and regulatory frameworks • Experience managing or supervising staff and supporting their development • Proven ability to handle legal documentation and enforcement casework • Skilled in partnership working, decision-making and problem-solving • A clear communicator with confidence to represent the council at hearings and meetingsThis role, ideal for someone ready to make a strong, immediate impact. If you thrive in a fast-paced regulatory environment and are passionate about public service, we’d love to hear from you.<h4>Additional Information</h4>Closing date: Sunday 10 August 2025Interviews: W/c 25 August 2025Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans • Are currently in care, or have previously been in care • If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health conditionWe are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2555455&amp;ptId=105879" target="_blank">Click here to view the Job description and Person specification</a></li></ul>





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Scrutiny Officer £41,442 - £44,331 per annum Are you someone who thrives on challenges, values collaborative working and critical thinking, is looking to grow and&nbsp;develop into your&nbsp;next role? Do you want to make a real impact&nbsp;and shape better public services? Do you have the confidence to challenge policies, engage with politicians and senior leaders? If so, this role could be your next big opportunity - join us here in Newham! As a Scrutiny Officer, you will be at the heart of Newham’s democratic process, working closely with Members, Chief Officers, and key stakeholders to strengthen public accountability and governance. You will play a key role in ensuring Scrutiny is dynamic, effective, and able to drive real change in the borough. This is more than a support role—you’ll be a trusted advisor and practitioner, helping to shape policy and influence decision-making. Working alongside the Head of Scrutiny and Governance&nbsp;and senior scrutiny colleagues, you will ensure that Scrutiny remains robust, challenging, and forward-thinking, holding the Council to account whilst supporting its strategic priorities. In this role, you will: ✅ Engage with senior leaders to develop innovative Scrutiny approaches ✅&nbsp;Ensure that the resident's voice is amplified,&nbsp;and that the voice of the community is heard ✅ Challenge policies and practices to drive better decision-making ✅ Build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, expert witnesses, and partner organisations ✅ Promote transparency and accountability, by promoting scrutiny If you are curious, collaborative, analytical, and eager to learn, this is a role where you will continuously grow, develop expertise, and make a real difference. Join us and be part of a team that isn’t afraid to ask the tough questions—because better scrutiny leads to better public services. Are you up for the challenge? Apply now! Please view JD here closing date: 18th July 2025 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

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