Licensing Assistant
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There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.
Licensing Assistant
Are you ready to take on a role that’s both dynamic and meaningful? We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Licensing Service as a Licensing Assistant.
This role is a chance to be at the heart of public protection. You’ll play a key part in ensuring that businesses and individuals across the borough operate safely, legally, and responsibly. From alcohol sales and entertainment venues to taxis and street trading, licensing touches many aspects of daily life. Your work will help safeguard communities, support local businesses, and uphold public confidence in regulated services.
About the role:
You will be responsible for processing licence applications across a diverse range of areas including alcohol sales, gambling premises, taxi services, and street trading. You will scrutinise supporting documentation to ensure compliance with legal standards, maintain accurate records, and issue licences in accordance with statutory requirements. You’ll also provide clear guidance to applicants and members of the public on licensing procedures, while working closely with colleagues to resolve issues and continuously improve service delivery.
About the candidate:
We’re looking for someone who communicates effectively and professionally, can manage a busy workload while meeting deadlines, and demonstrates strong attention to detail alongside solid IT skills. The ideal candidate will understand the importance of legislation and public service, and be tactful, assertive, and confident when handling challenging or confrontational situations.
Desirable candidates will bring knowledge of licensing legislation, along with experience working in regulatory services or within local government. Familiarity with licensing databases is also advantageous, helping to ensure efficient and accurate processing of applications.
If you believe you have the skills, drive, and commitment to thrive in this role - and you want to be part of a team where your work truly makes a difference to the safety and wellbeing of our communities then we encourage you to read the full job description and submit your application today.
If you wish to discuss the role, please contact: andrewbushell@wirral.gov.uk
Interviews to take place on Wednesday 3rd December 2025.
If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on info@involvenorthwest.org.uk or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.
If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress, and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing recruitment@wirral.gov.uk
Working at Wirral
You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:
Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things, and behave.
We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing, and investing in our people.
We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.
We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.
Each voice is heard; each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions difference and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.
We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible, please contact recruitment@wirral.gov.uk
Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.
It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.
Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.
Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration. Forms received via the post will not be processed.
All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK. Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.
The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.
We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.
Salary range
- £25,989 - £26,403 per year