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The subject of alcohol, in particular its impact on health and social responsibility, is high on the Scottish Government's agenda.
BII and its awarding body, BIIAB, are committed to supporting the licensed hospitality and licensed retail trade in Scotland in achieving the highest standards of professionalism and social responsibility so that licensees, staff and others who work or have links with the trade, have all the information, skills and knowledge to operate profitably and successfully within the law and in a socially responsible manner.
BII is the professional body for the licensed industry in the UK – pubs, hotels, off-licences, restaurants, clubs, shops and supermarkets and all other places where alcohol is sold. Members in Scotland enjoy many benefits which support them in their business and save them money.
As part of BII's commitment to helping members through the licensing law change, we offer special support in the form of a special licensing helpline, information on architects and solicitors and regular updates on this website.
BIIAB offers market-leading qualifications to support the new licensing regime as well as equip you and your staff with the skills to operate successfully into the future. To find out more, click on the tabs above.
The subject of alcohol, in particular its impact on health and social responsibility, is high on the Scottish Government's agenda.
BII and its awarding body, BIIAB, are committed to supporting the licensed hospitality and licensed retail trade in Scotland in achieving the highest standards of professionalism and social responsibility so that licensees, staff and others who work or have links with the trade, have all the information, skills and knowledge to operate profitably and successfully within the law and in a socially responsible manner.
BII is the professional body for the licensed industry in the UK – pubs, hotels, off-licences, restaurants, clubs, shops and supermarkets and all other places where alcohol is sold. Members in Scotland enjoy many benefits which support them in their business and save them money.
As part of BII's commitment to helping members through the licensing law change, we offer special support in the form of a special licensing helpline, information on architects and solicitors and regular updates on this website.
BIIAB offers market-leading qualifications to support the new licensing regime as well as equip you and your staff with the skills to operate successfully into the future. To find out more, click on the tabs above.
Meet the team
Janet Hood LLB Dip. LP ABII, Head of BII Scotland
Accredited as a Specialist in Liquor Licensing Law by the Law Society of Scotland
Janet’s remit is to support and promote strategic BII and BIIAB initiatives in Scotland. She provides the first point of contact for licensing issues in Scotland and represents the interests of BII Scotland members and BIIAB in government and local forums.
Contact details for Janet:
M: 07917 780 923
E: janet@bii.org
Alice Cardwell-Hodges ABII, International Development Director, BII
Alice works with breweries, independent trainers, pub companies, hoteliers and colleges to promote professionalism in the sector through qualifications, also offering advice and guidance to potential providers on how to achieve BIIAB approved centre status in order to deliver BIIAB qualifications and awards. She also links into Police, Scottish Business Crime Centre on the key issues of Social Responsibility and Crime & Disorder Partnerships. She plays an important part in helping to develop qualifications and identifying available funding in Scotland for training within the sector.
Contact details for Alice:
M: 07917 507 035
E: alice@bii.org
BII Scotland Council
The BII Scotland Council is very active in supporting members and runs a number of events each year as part of this. Please click on the BII Scotland Council tab above to find out more.
