Apprentice Licensing Officer

Apprentice Licensing Officer

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic person to join us on an apprenticeship programme. If you're looking for the opportunity to make a real difference and follow a stimulating and rewarding career, we would welcome an application from you to come and work with us as an Apprentice Licensing Officer.

About us

East Staffordshire Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work. We truly value our Apprentices. We recognise that Apprenticeships help us identify new talent, build new skills in our workforce, increase diversity in the workplace and help us to deliver our ambitious plans.

What we do

Licensing plays a vital role in supporting businesses within our borough, enabling high standards and keeping the public safe. Licensing is everywhere, and despite its role in everyday life it often goes unnoticed. Here in East Staffordshire, a small team of officers provide advice and guidance, deal with licensing enquiries, process applications, enforce the law and deal with complaints from members of the public regarding licensed premises or activities. We work closely with a variety of stakeholders including our partner organisations and local businesses. The work is varied and there is an opportunity to make a real difference.

What we are looking for

An enthusiastic individual who is committed to providing excellent customer service to join the Licensing team.

The successful candidate will work across the full local authority licensing, including Alcohol, Entertainment, Taxis, Gambling and Pavement Licensing. A very varied and fast paced role where full training and support will be provided.

This role will require some out of hours work on evenings and weekends and the ability to or willingness to work towards independent travel around the borough would be essential.

Essential Requirements

All candidates are required to meet the essential requirements set out below. Please address in the “Statement for Criteria to Fit Role” section of your application how you meet the following:

• Minimum of 4 GCSEs Grade C/4 or above or equivalent Level 2 qualifications (these
  must include English and Maths)
• Excellent IT Skills – Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)
• Good Communication skills including report writing skills
• Ability to organise own workload and work effectively under pressure
• Ability to or willingness to work towards independent travel around the Borough
• Flexibility to work outside normal office hours including weekends

About the Apprenticeship Qualification

You will be given appropriate paid time off work to work towards completion of the Regulatory Compliance Officer – Level 4 apprenticeship qualification. It is important that you must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship in the same or a similar subject.

Apprenticeship Benefits

We offer an excellent benefits package for apprentices:

• You will be given a fixed term contract of 24 months allowing you sufficient time to complete your apprenticeship qualification
• You may have the opportunity and potential to secure a longer-term position which will enable you to grow within the organisation.
• We will provide you with support during your apprenticeship and you will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement
• Access to a number of additional employee benefits and additional learning and development opportunities.

How to Apply

Please ensure you refer to the information included in the above advert, Job Description and Person Specification when completing your online application form. You can apply directly via our website at www.eaststaffsbc.gov.uk or via West Midlands Jobs at www.wmjobs.co.uk

If you would like an informal discussion about this apprenticeship opportunity, please contact Margaret Woolley, Enforcement Manager or Debra Chivers, Senior Licensing Officer on 01283 508310 or email: Margaret.woolley@eaststaffsbc.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is Sunday 21 June 2026

• Successful applicants will be required to undertake a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Full details of the job role are detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification.

Additional Information

East Staffordshire Borough Council has a commitment to the Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Council is actively building diverse teams and welcomes applications from everyone including people of different ages, sex, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. ESBC is a Disability Confident Leader.

Important Notes for Candidates:

Visa Sponsorship

As a smaller local authority, we do not currently hold a sponsorship licence. Therefore, we are unable to issue Certificates of Sponsorship. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application as we are unable to support visa sponsorship

Personal Relationships

A candidate for any appointment with East Staffordshire Borough Council who know of any family or close personal relationship with any Member or Officer, must disclose that relationship when completing an application form for employment.