JOB DESCRIPTION
Public Health and Protection
POST: Licensing Enforcement Officer
POST NO:
GRADE: PG6
(spinal points 26– 29)
RESPONSIBLE FOR: None
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Community Protection Team Leader
This job description is intended as a working document only, giving a guideline to the major tasks to
be performed. It is anticipated that the post will develop and working practices change in order to
meet the demands of the service, new legislation or policies of the Council. It is expected that the
post holder will contribute to and assist in the development of such changes.
JOB PURPOSE
To carry out duties in respect of statutory licensing functions covering all licences
administered by the Public Health and Protection Department to ensure compliance with
relevant legislation and conditions.
KEY TASKS
1. The inspection and monitoring of premises and persons licensed for the sale of alcohol, regulated
entertainment and late night refreshment, hackney carriage and private hire operators, vehicles
and their drivers, premises and activities licensed under the Gambling Act 2005, markets and
other street traders, charitable collections, pleasure boats, premises used as pet shops, riding
establishments, animal boarding and breeding establishments, scrap metal dealers and sex
establishments to check compliance with legal requirements;
2. To prepare reports on inspections and report findings back to the Senior Licensing Officer to
determine any further action required;
3. To investigate complaints and alleged offences and keep accurate records of such investigations
using the Councils electronic database or other paper records as required;
4. To prepare reports and provide statements for use in formal proceedings when required;
5. To appear in formal proceedings on behalf of the Council when required;
6. To comply with all investigatory laws such as RIPA, Data Protection and PACE.
7. To work flexibly outside of normal working hours, including evening, weekends and public
holidays, under the guidance of the Senior Licensing Officer and to liaise with other agencies such
as the Police and Immigration Services, whilst on site.
8. To provide suitable transport for travel between sites and the Civic Offices at Christchurch and
other Council offices
9. The post holder will be expected to base themselves at the Christchurch Borough Council Civic
Offices to complete any office-based tasks and to attend team meetings etc
10. Carry out such other reasonable departmental duties as may be directed by senior management.