Westmorland and Furness Licensing Team has 3 main offices located in Barrow, Penrith, and Kendal, with Officers and administrators located at each. This post forms part of the Councils wider licensing service but will specifically be dealing with the Barrow area.
\n\nEnsure a commercial customer focused approach to service delivery whilst protecting and
\nsupporting our communities and businesses. Good interpersonal skills and a positive approach to
\nworking relationships within the team and to business stakeholders is essential
\n\nSupport service delivery improvements in Public Protection (Environmental Health and Licensing)
\nand work to corporate priorities and strategic objectives.
\n\nProviding day-to-day service
\nmanagement of the administration staff and functions providing expertise, support, motivation and
\nleadership. Actively planning proactive work and promoting chargeable services to businesses.
\n\n· To carry out data-processing and inputting, ordering materials and processing financial
\ninformation, produce licenses, letters, compiling statistical information, produce statistical returns
\nand reports accordingly within the post holders remit. If necessary preparing case information for
\nOfficers including statements, committee reports and evidence which may be required in
\nconnection with enforcement proceedings
\n\n· To undertake licensing duties as required including premises licensing and taxi licensing. Process various licensing applications and maintain relevant databases as required. Advise applicants and
\nmembers of the public regarding licensing requirements · To undergo training and continuous professional development as necessary and maintain an up to date working knowledge of duties within the remit of the post, advising colleagues, the public, businesses and councillors as and when necessary