Child Employment and Licensing Coordinator
- Employer
- Birmingham City Council
- Location
- BIRMINGHAM
- Closing date
- 8 Feb 2025
- Reference
- 2704
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- Sector
- Local Councils
- Job Type
- Schools / Academies - Support staff roles, Administration
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Working Pattern
- Standard
- Hours
- Full-Time
Job Details
Child Employment & Licensing Coordinator Coordinator
Permanent
Grade 4 - £33,366 - £40,476. Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity review
Working 36.5 hours per week.
The role is hybrid however the post holder would be required to work from Birmingham City Council buildings as business needs dictate.
Are you passionate about safeguarding the welfare of children and young people? Birmingham City Council is seeking dedicated individuals to join our Children and Families Directorate as Child Employment and Entertainment Licensing Officers. In this vital role, you will be part of a dynamic team working to ensure that children engaged in employment and performances are safe and free from exploitation. If you have a strong background in working with schools, agencies, and employers, and a commitment to safeguarding, we want to hear from you!
As a Child Employment and Entertainment Licensing Officer, you will play a crucial role in raising awareness and enforcing legislation regarding child employment and performance licensing. You will advise employers, respond to enquiries, and ensure that licences for child performances and chaperones are issued within the required timeframe. Your responsibilities will include conducting supervision visits, inspecting accommodation for children in entertainment, and providing information sessions about child employment and licensing. Your efforts will help maintain high standards of practice and ensure the safety and well-being of children in our community.
We are looking for candidates with a Level 4 qualification or equivalent, and experience working with schools, educational settings, agencies, employers, and families. You should have strong administrative skills, the ability to work on your own initiative, and effective time management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, as you will be drafting reports, delivering presentations, and liaising with a wide range of stakeholders. A thorough knowledge of child employment legislation and a commitment to professional development are also key requirements for this role.
In return, we offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions will be valued. You will have the opportunity to participate in regular supervision, team meetings, and professional development activities. We are committed to your growth and will provide training to enhance your knowledge of child employment and safeguarding policies. By joining our team, you will be making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people in Birmingham.
You must upload a Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. This is required for shortlisting; you need to describe how your experience and skills fit the essential criteria for the role as specified in the Person Specification. If you do not attach your Supporting Statement, your application will not be considered.
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.
We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.
Interviews for this post will take place in person. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further information
For any informal enquires please contact: Tracey Linton traceylinton@birmingham.gov.uk
Ref: BCC2704
We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.
Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).
Job Description and Person Specification
Company
Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city.
We welcome people from diverse and underrepresented communities and encourage applications from, those with caring responsibilities, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, neurodivergent, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff and removing barriers to improve inclusion. We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees’ experience and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management.
Information for applicants with a disability
We are a proud Disability Confident Employer. We encourage applicants to disclose disabilities, so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Please contact: 0121 675 7070 option 3 (lines open between 8.45am to 5.15pm Monday to Friday).
If you require an application in an alternative format, such as Braille or you are unable to complete an application form via WMJOBS, please contact bccHR@birmingham.gov.uk. When you have completed your application form this can be returned to bccHR@birmingham.gov.uk or for Braille applications these can be posted to, Recruitment Team, 2nd Floor, 10 Woodcock Street, B7 4BG.
The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence.
There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:
- A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
- An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
- A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
- A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
- A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.
We see the Council’s role as providing strategic leadership – that’s being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making.
We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.
In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.
Birmingham City Council is a Foundation Living wage employer - known as the Birmingham Living Wage. The Birmingham Living Wage, is determined by the Living Wage Foundation on an annual basis by the Centre of Research in Society Polity at Loughborough University. The current rate can be found at: www.livingwage.org.uk.
For the awards and support for our employees, please follow https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/homepage/169/job_vacancies
- Website
- http://birmingham.gov.uk/
- Telephone
- 0121 675 7070
- Location
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Birmingham City Council
Birmingham
West Midlands
B2 2XU
United Kingdom
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