Assistant Licensing Officer / Licensing Officer / Senior Licensing Officer
The Role
Working as part of a small specialist team we are looking to appoint a person to assist with the day-to-day work of the Licensing Team at North Herts Council
It will involve having responsibility for various aspects of licensing and duties will include dealing with the initial applications, the preparation of licences and permissions, provision of advice and guidance, report writing, the inspection of licensed premises, investigation of complaints and formal enforcement action.
The successful candidate will be offered continuous development opportunities.
The Experience you will bring
You will have:
- Previous experience, or some knowledge, of the local authority licensing functions, particularly regarding the Licensing Act 2003, Gambling Act 2005, hackney carriage and private hire licensing, and other local licensing regimes.
- The ability to prioritise, plan and manage your time effectively, demonstrating the ability to meet demanding deadlines.
- Experience of communicating verbally and in writing with a wide range of audiences.
- The ability to undertake licensing enforcement activities and premises inspections
- A willingness to undertake recognised licensing qualifications such as the Professional Licensing Practitioner Qualification from the Institute of Licensing.
Please note, the successful applicant for the above post will be background checked with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
About Us
North Hertfordshire is a large rural district with approximately 125,000 residents with four historic towns, Hitchin, Baldock, Royston and Letchworth Garden City. The Council have four priorities: Thriving Communities, Accessible Services, Responsible Growth and Sustainability. The Council Plan sets out our key priorities and themes for the next five years. The North Herts Values define how we as colleagues work with each other, and we strive to be: Adaptable, Inclusive, Learning, Listening, Together.
Why work with us?
We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices and in our employment policies. We want our employees to feel safe to express themselves and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of talents. We are dedicated to promoting a healthy work/life balance, valuing our employees, and enabling them to make a difference to the local community.
At North Herts Council we are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum requirements for the job.
Please note that all our vacancies require you to live and work in the UK, and selection interviews are face to face in our Letchworth offices or other nearby council sites.
We are changing
North Herts Council (NHC) is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). If you are employed by NHC on 1 April 2028, it is expected that the majority of roles will transfer to the newly-created unitary councils on existing terms and conditions under TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings – Protection of Employment) principles.
LGR is one of the biggest changes in local government we will face in a generation. It will reshape how we work and how services are organised and gives us a real opportunity to build something better.
To find out more, visit Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation | North Herts Council
If you would like an informal chat about the post, you can contact Jo Doggett, 01462 474 470.
Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Hybrid working:Flexibility with homeworking and office-based days
Working pattern: This job is open to flexible working patterns and working hours
Interviews: 25/08/2026
Salary range
- £27,943 - £40,612 per year