Public Protection Officer

The post is a specialist role working in a highly demand led environment. The post
holder will proactively engage with members of the public, businesses, trade
representatives for the purposes of protecting the safety and welfare of the public who
live, work and visit Shropshire.

The post holder will undertake regulatory, business support and enforcement duties with
a particular focus on key Licensing functions.

The post holder under direction but working outside normal hours with minimal
supervision, be responsible for the effective delivery of regulatory and enforcement
priorities through operational service and action plans, projects, risk-based inspection,

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criminal investigation and client management in order to achieve public protection
outcomes and meet quality and performance standards.

The Transactional Management Team supports the protection of children, young
persons and adults with care and support needs, working with professionals across
Children and Adult Services and with external partners.

The Business and Consumer Protection Service works directly alongside Regulatory
Services and together they are key services within the Council whose vision is
'Shropshire Living the Best Life'. Our key priorities are:-

• Healthy people


• Healthy economy


• Healthy environment


• Healthy organisation
  
  An understanding of and commitment to customer care and safety is essential, you

must be willing to work co-operatively with others as you will be joining a team working
environment. In return, you will be offered training, flexible hours and a positive
working environment., We are looking for two dynamic individuals who have a keen eye for detail and aren't
afraid to ask questions to help us deliver an outstanding Licensing Service.

Shropshire Council is a unitary authority which serves the rural county of Shropshire.
One of the most important things about working here is the knowledge that you're
working to help others and the real sense of achievement and purpose that brings.

The people of Shropshire are rightly proud of their county's assets, its natural beauty,
its history, its diverse economy, its vibrant culture.

Shropshire Council's Licensing Service is responsible for processing approximately
10,000 Licence and Permit applications per year.

Would you like to be part of the journey to transform the way in which Shropshire
Council delivers the Licensing Service? Have you got what it takes to protect the
safety and wellbeing of Shropshire residents, support economic growth and help to
create vibrant communities?

We value our employees and offer staff rewards and plenty of opportunities for
personal development, apprenticeships and career progression including:


• Generous annual leave commencing at 28 days increasing with service to 33

days (pro rata for part time). With additional annual leave purchase policy.


• Access to a benefits platform with a wide range of retail discounts and salary

sacrifice schemes (cars, bikes, AVCs)


• Employer contribution Pension Scheme Shropshire County Pension Fund


• Supportive carers and parental policies (maternity, paternity, adoption leave,

special leave)


• Many opportunities for flexible and agile working, we offer a hybrid model of

working to promote flexible working around personal and family commitments., 1. With effect from 1 April 2024, £1,290 (pro rata for part-time employees) to be
paid as a consolidated, permanent addition on all NJC pay points 2 to 43
inclusive (Grade 1, SCP2 to Band 13, SCP 43).
2. With effect from 1 April 2024, an increase of 2.50% on all pay points (pro rata
for part-time staff) above SCP 43, those on Band 14 and 15.
3. With effect from 1 April 2024 an increase of 2.50% on allowances.

The offer is subject to agreement. Further details on the current local government pay
position is available to view:

Employer circular - Local Government pay offer 2024 | Local Government Association