Job Details
Grade: 7A
Hourly Rate: £14.39 – £15.94
Salary: £25,752.18 – £28,526.18 per annum
Contract Duration: Permanent
Role Purpose
We are looking for a Licensing Officer to ensure that our Licensing team continues to deliver an excellent licensing service. The Licensing Service works closely with the licensed trades in the Borders to enable their success while contributing to the wellbeing of Borders people at the same time. The postholder will collaborate and communicate with key stakeholders such as applicants, licence holders, objectors, legal agents, elected members and internal and external colleagues. They will also require to apply their interpretative skills to both licensing legislation and local policies to process applications.
This is an exciting opportunity for a self driven person who will become part of a vibrant team situated in an area which provides a great lifestyle with stunning scenery, outdoor pursuits and with the city life of Scotland’s capital city close by if desired.
Essential
HNC in a relevant subject or equivalent qualification or relevant professional discipline, Continuing professional development covering a range of licensing work.
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Ron Kirk by telephone on 01835 826764 or by email at Ron.kirk@scotborders.gov.uk.
Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.
