Licensing Enforcement Officer

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance

Wigan Life Centre South

College Avenue

Wigan

WN1 1NJ

Salary: Grade 8, £35,235 - £39,513 per annum.

2 Positions x 37 hours per week

We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.

We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!

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Your role:

We are looking for an individual with enforcement experience and a demonstrable knowledge in relation to Licensing functions.

You will be responsible for enforcing the requirements of a variety of licences and registrations across a wide range of different licensing functions including Private Hire and Hackney Carriage Licensing; Alcohol, Entertainment and Late-Night Refreshment; Gambling; Animal Activity Licences, Scrap Metal; Street Trading; Charitable Collections; and many more.

You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with legislative and policy requirements, and will undertake appropriate action, including formal legal proceedings, where applicable.

The successful applicant will be required to complete the Institute of Licensing's BTEC Level 3 Certificate for Animal Inspectors (SRF) within the first 12 months of the role (unless an appropriate qualification is already in place).

About you:

You will be able to demonstrate a knowledge and passion for Licensing functions and be keen to ensure compliance and promote public safety in Wigan.

You will be a confident and highly motivated individual, who is an excellent team player. You will also have the confidence to work independently, displaying initiative and enthusiasm for change.

You will have varied administrative experience and be proficient using various IT systems and software.

You will have experience of providing excellent customer service and partnership working with internal and external organisations.

About us:

Wigan Council has been voted ‘Overall Council of the Year’ at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.

The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.

The Licensing Team is a busy team, and we are looking for an individual who will make a valuable contribution. You will be part of an exciting service in which no two days are the same and you will be dealing with a range of issues that impact significantly on our businesses and communities.

You will be supported with professional development to enhance your skills, knowledge and experience.

You can learn more about the work of the Licensing Team to demonstrate your knowledge and passion via our website www.wigan.gov.uk/licensing

Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits

To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK. Please visit the link below to check you qualify to apply. Please note, at present we are not a licenced sponsor. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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For further information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Joanne Brockley via email on [email protected]

Interview date: W/C 1st September 2025

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