We are looking for a forward thinking, experienced and enthusiastic Officer to manage the operation and policy of the Licensing Team to deliver a high-quality service.

The post holder will be responsible for all aspects of Licensing operational service delivery and compliance with statutory duties and assist the Principal Trading Standards Officer in the management and operation of the Licensing Team.

You will oversee the administration and enforcement of licences to ensure compliance with relevant legal requirements, codes of practice and agreed service standards and attend and support the effective conduct of licence application hearings and committee meetings.

You will provide specialist technical advice/knowledge in relation to the functions of the team and administer and enforce licensing legislation, and provide advice to businesses, licence holders and members of the public relevant to the responsibilities of the team.

The successful candidate will have good organisational and supervisory skills, be an excellent communicator and be confident in dealing with members of the public, businesses, elected Members and other agencies.

A Confident and Connected Borough

Sefton is the northern borough of Liverpool City Region with more than 273,000 residents.

Boasting 22 miles of stunning coastline, Sefton is a leading coastal tourist destination with a flourishing visitor economy. Spanning the busy Port of Liverpool, the famous Antony Gormley’s ‘Another Place’ installation, attractive beaches, and dunes, to the resort town of Southport, the diversity of the Borough provides a unique mix of urban and natural setting.

You will be working in a diverse and exciting borough with a world renown racecourse and famous golf courses alongside National Trust nature reserves where people can enjoy a great work-life balance. With excellent transport links Sefton is well placed for accessing cities across the Northwest, including Liverpool and Manchester.

Sefton is a vibrant local authority that is already on a journey of aspiration and ambition as it works towards delivering its exciting Vision 2030. This journey is shared with our partners and communities as we strive to ensure Sefton is a confident and connected Borough.

Equal Opportunities

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).

Please fully complete the online application form.

Equal Opportunities

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.