Principal Licensing Officer

6 Month Contract With A Local Authority Job Purpose To provide expert leadership and technical support across the Council's premises licensing and taxi/private hire licensing functions, ensuring licensing decisions are lawful, consistent and aligned with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and Council policy. The Principal Licensing Officer will lead on complex licensing matters, provide professional advice to colleagues and elected Members, and support the effective delivery of licensing services that promote public safety and the licensing objectives. Key Responsibilities Lead on complex and high-profile premises licensing and taxi/private hire licensing cases, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and statutory guidance. Provide expert advice on the application of the Licensing Act 2003, ensuring decisions promote the four licensing objectives. Manage a wide range of premises licence applications, reviews, variations, representations, appeals and compliance matters. Adv...