Civic Licensing Standards Officer/Licensing Standards Officer (Part Time) (Permanent) - REN13624

Ktpws; Paisley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council authority in Paisley is looking for a Civic Licensing Standards Officer to manage and enforce licensing regulations under various Acts. This part-time position requires strong communication and organisational skills, alongside a flexible approach for evening and weekend work. The successful candidate will need to monitor and investigate licensing compliance and maintain effective administrative practices. A background in customer service or related qualification is desirable, and a Disclosure Scotland check will be required for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience with enforcement activities relevant to licensing legislation is desirable.
• Ability to achieve targets and work to timescales is necessary.
• Familiarity with licensing regimes such as Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005, Gambling Act 2005, and Civic Government licensing legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on licensing regulations and carry out inspections.
• Monitor and enforce adherence to Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005.
• Investigate complaints related to licensing.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Customer service

Education

Qualification in customer services or similar field

Job description

# Civic Licensing Standards Officer/Licensing Standards Officer (Part Time) (Permanent)Ref no:: REN13624Published:: 15/12/2025Closes:: 05/01/2026Location:: Renfrewshire House, 575 Cotton St, Paisley, PA1 1WBSalary:: £17,994 - £19,007 per yearContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Part TimeHours:: 17.5 hours per week## AdvertCivic Licensing Standards Officer/Licensing Standards OfficerAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Civic Licensing Standards Officer/Licensing Standards Officer within the Legal & Democratic Services section.You will provide guidance and carry out monitoring and enforcement under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 which will also require you to carry out inspections and investigate complaints. You will also be required to carry out similar enforcement activities in relation to licences issued by the Council under the terms of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982.You must have effective oral and written communication skills aswell as organisational skills, with the ability to work on your own initiative, working to timescales and achieving targets.It is essential you have the ability to understand your role and responsibility in terms of legislation and policies, awareness of licensing regimes introduced by Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005, the Gambling Act 2005 and Civic Government licensing legislation.Effective administrative skills e.g. record keeping, analysing issues and report writing aswell as the ability to work effectively with others and under minimal supervision is also essential.You must have a flexible approach as evening and weekend work is required.Previous enforcement experience and working within a large organisation, with a relevant qualification in customer services or similar field is desirable.If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement