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INTERNAL JOB - This vacancy is only available to Newport City Council employees and Agency Workers currently engaged with the Council

To apply you must have an Employee Self Service (ESS) account. If you do not have one please contact trent.helpdesk@newport.gov.uk with your employee reference, name and job title.

Post No. POSN004271 - Public Protection Support Officer



Working as part of a small team we are looking to appoint an enthusiastic person to work across the whole of Public Protection and undertake the administration and determination of licences as part of the Public Protection registration function administered by the Council.



Though the role will predominantly be processing Licences and other administration function for Public Protection service there will be requirement to undertake Public Protection enforcement sometimes at Anti-social hours. As such we are looking for somebody with a flexible and "can do attitude". With strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently and respectfully with the public. A proactive problem-solver who takes pride in delivering excellent customer service.



The role will allow the candidate to gain valuable experience within the Public Protection Team, public engagement and enforcement. With the benefit from a supportive work environment that encourages personal and professional development.



If you have any questions or queries about the job, please do not hesitate to contact Licensing Manager Alastair Dearling alastair.dearling@newport.gov.uk



We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.



Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.



Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

Our values - Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together

Ein gwerthoedd - Tegwch ar gyfer pawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn gufrifol, Gweithio gydan gilydd