Licensing Administrator
Posted 1 week ago by Job Switch
Negotiable
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Barry, Wales, United Kingdom
Summary: The Licensing Administrator will manage licensing responsibilities within the Shared Regulatory Services, serving the Licensing and Public Protection Committees across Bridgend, Cardiff, and the Vale of Glamorgan. The role involves processing applications, determining applicant suitability, and providing guidance on licensing matters. Additionally, the administrator will handle financial transactions and maintain information systems while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. The position requires effective communication and organizational skills to support the continuous improvement of the licensing service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process and determine licence/permit/registration applications.
- Assess the suitability of applicants for licensing to ensure public protection.
- Respond to routine requests for specialist advice and guidance.
- Manage payments for applications and maintain financial records.
- Oversee the inputting of information into computer-based and paper systems.
- Provide training and guidance to staff as needed.
- Stay updated on licensing legislation and amend procedures as required.
- Compile and present statistical information regarding licensing performance.
- Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence for the section.
Key Skills:
- Knowledge of licensing legislation and procedures.
- Strong administrative and clerical skills.
- Ability to assess and determine suitability of applicants.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Experience with financial transactions and record-keeping.
- Proficiency in computer-based information systems.
- Organizational skills for managing multiple tasks.
- Ability to provide training and support to colleagues.
- Analytical skills for compiling statistical data.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Barry
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
To administer the licensing responsibilities assigned to the Licensing Section of the Shared Regulatory Services
Main Duties And Responsibilities
The Shared Regulatory Service operates across the three partner Councils, Bridgend, Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan under a single management structure. The Service is normally accountable to a Joint Committee of Elected Members; however , this role will primarily require the post holder to serve the Licensing and Public Protection Committees of each partner council and in some instances each cabinet or scrutiny committee on corporate matters
To process and determine licence/permit/registration applications dealt with by the Licensing Section of the Shared Regulatory Services and carry out any other relevant administrative and clerical functions.
To determine the suitability of applicants in respect of their appropriateness to hold a licence in order to ensure public protection.
Respond to a range of routine written, telephone and "face to face" requests for specialist advice and guidance including responsibility for more complex cases as required by the Senior Licensing Officer
To receive and be responsible for processing payments in respect of applications, issuing receipts, and recording transactions in accordance with financial rules and procedures
To manage and overseethe inputting of computer-based and paper information systems utilising specialist or general software systems as appropriate within the Licensing Section
To provide guidance and familiarisation training of staff as may be required.
To keep accustomed with all relevant licensing legislation, guidance, processes and procedures and to amend general licensing procedures documents and databases as required.
To collate and present statistical information in connection with the performance of the Licensing function and to assist with the continuous improvement of the service
Deal with incoming and outgoing post for the section and ensure it is allocated correctly.
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