Alcohol Licencing Officer - Police Staff

Introduction to the Department

The Licensing Team works in partnership with internal departments and external agencies to prevent harm and reduce crime and disorder associated with licensed and regulated premises. Working closely with Neighbourhood Policing Teams and partners including local authorities, Trading Standards and Environmental Health, the team uses licensing powers, intelligence and engagement to promote safe and responsible venues across the force area.

About the Role

As a Police Alcohol Licensing Officer, you will represent West Midlands Police within the licensing regime, using the Licensing Act to help prevent crime and disorder while supporting a vibrant and diverse night-time economy. You will work with new and existing licence holders to identify risks, promote compliance and introduce measures that reduce harm and prevent issues from recurring.

The role involves assessing licensing applications, carrying out compliance compliance activity and working with partners and other force departments to share information and intelligence. You will also engage with venues to influence improvements to licensing conditions, operating procedures and the way premises are managed, taking enforcement action where necessary.

Key Responsibilities

- Asses and manage licencing application, including personal licenses, premises licences, variations, club premises certificates, temporary event notices and other licensing requests, applying appropriate risk management.
- Identify and address opportunities to prevent harm, using intelligence, compliance activity and engagement with licence holders to reduce crime, disorder and demand associated with licensed premises.
- Influence and negotiate improvements to licensed premises, working with licence holders and partners to strengthen licensing conditions, operating procedures and venue managements, taking enforcement action where required.
- Coordinate and support proactive neighbourhood policing activity, providing guidance to Neighbourhood Policing Teams and working with partners to ensure licensed premises promote the licensing objectives.
- Gather, maintain and share licensing intelligence and information, producing briefings records to support policing activity and providing specialist licensing advice to colleagues and partner agencies.

Full Role Details

Click here to view the full details of the role, including the Essential Criteria, Desirable Criteria and any educational requirements for the role.

Salary and Shifts

Salary: £38,169.00 - £44,700.00

Shifts: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00, Hybrid.

Selection Process

- Online Application and Sift - You will complete an online application form, which will be reviewed against the skills, experience and behaviours required for the role. Closing Date:
- Interviews - Candidates who successfully pass the application stage will be invited to attend an interview and/or assessment. This will provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate your suitability for the role. Interview Date: WC 02/11/2026.
- Pre-Employment Checks - If you are selected as the preferred candidate, you will be required to successfully complete relevant pre-employment checks before receiving a formal offer. For internal candidates, some checks may not be required. Checks may include: Vetting Checks - You must successfully complete the required level of Recruitment Vetting and Counter Terrorism clearance before starting the role. This may include providing information relating to your background and financial history a spart of the vetting process. Click here (https://www.joiningthepolice.co.uk/application-process/get-ready-to-apply/whats-involved-in-the-vetting-process) for more information.
- Medical Checks - Appointment to this role is subject to successfully completing medical checks. This may include a drugs, test and where required a fitness assessment and hearing test.
- Reference Checks - You will need to provide details covering at least five years of employment, education or other relevant activity history.

Probationary Policy

Under the Probation Policy, if you are currently in your probation period, “during your probationary period you will not be permitted to apply for alternative police staff roles within the Force unless there are exceptional circumstances. In such cases, you would require the support of your line manager prior to applying for alternative roles, and if successful, your probationary period will start over”. To view the full Probation Policy please visit  Probation Period (Police Staff) Policy

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