Licensing Enforcement Officer

Licensing Enforcement Officer

Permanent

Hours Part–time, 20 hours per week

Salary NS8 £31,022-£32,597 per annum, pro-rata

We are now recruiting for a Licensing Enforcement Officer to join our dedicated Licensing Team to assist us to provide an effective licensing service which is responsible for the regulation of various licences and permissions, including alcohol sales, gambling premises, and taxis/private hire drivers & vehicles.

The main responsibilities of this role:

• Assist in the enforcement of statutory and local licensing requirements, regulations and conditions;
• Provide advice and support to members of the public, the trade, elected members and external partners;
• Deal with licensees, prospective licensees and members of the public in a professional manner, providing help and guidance as appropriate; and
• Undertake field-based enforcement to ensure compliance with various licensing schemes within the remit of the service and the timely payment of fees and charges in relation to all licensable activities.

We’re an ambitious, forward-thinking Council with strong values and a culture of doing our absolute best to serve our customers. We are proud of our organisational culture and receive positive feedback from our employees. We have a programme of internal activity to ensure that the voices of our employees are always heard and that they are kept informed on all Council activity and events. From roadshows to an annual award ceremony, from reviewing working arrangements to our Hug in a Mug initiative, it is incredibly important our employees are shown how valued they are and that they remain the beating heart of our workplace.

We offer:

• Enrolment in the career average local government pension scheme.
• Flexi scheme.
• Hybrid working.
• A generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service.
• Family-friendly benefits.
• One days’ paid volunteering leave.
• Lifestyle benefits platform.
• Funded health cash plan.
• Free car parking*
• £10 a month gym membership at one of our four gyms in the district.

*Free staff parking is valid until 30 June 2026.

You will be working with a professional, committed and experienced team who are passionate about supporting us to deliver the objectives as outlined in our Community Plan.

For an informal chat or more information, please contact Damian Wilkins, Environmental Health & Licensing Manager on 01636 655314.

As an employer we will promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce.

Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare disabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms.

We will not accept CVs from unsolicited recruitment agencies.

Closing Date: Thursday 5 March 2026

Interview: Wednesday 11 March 2026