Folkestone & Hythe is an extraordinary district. As the council’s Licensing Officer you will help support the development, safety and vibrancy of our communities for our residents and local businesses.   

Ranked in the Sunday Times as one of the best places to live in the UK, and in Lonely Planet as one of the best places to visit in the world, Folkestone & Hythe is a dynamic and innovative place to live, work and visit. 

Based in our offices in the heart of Folkestone, you’ll have easy access to transport links including HS1, Folkestone’s regenerated town centre, the seafront and old town creative quarter, and our extraordinary and vibrant landscapes and communities.  
Recognised by Best Companies as an outstanding organisation to work for, we have a real focus on supporting career development, wellbeing and family friendly initiatives, and a hybrid agile working culture that enables flexible and remote/home working.

You can also expect an excellent benefits package that includes corporate membership, discount and salary sacrifice schemes, reimbursement of professional membership fees, up to 31 days holiday and Christmas closure, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, and much, much more.

There has never been a better time to make the move to Folkestone & Hythe. 

About You

You will be responsible for granting and monitoring compliance with all licenses, registrations and associated conditions, as well as investigating complaints and undertaking enforcement action when appropriate. This will include premises licenses, gambling, street trading, hackney carriage and private hire, animal welfare, caravan sites and scrap metal dealers. You will also attend Licensing Hearings and Court, and give evidence and present reports to the Licensing Committee. 

You will need to have recent and relevant experience of working in a related enforcement or compliance field, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be pro-active and able to operate on your own initiative, and have a key eye for detail. But above all else, if you’re as committed to the safety and success of our local communities as we are then we want to hear from you. 

Find Out More

A full job description and person specification is attached below. You will need to consider this when completing your application. 

This role will require travelling throughout the district and visiting premises at evenings and weekends.

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Nicola Wilson (Environmental Health & Licensing Manager) via: Nicola.Wilson@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk

Interviews are currently scheduled to take place week commencing 19th August 2024. 

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided below. Please note that we do not accept CV's without a fully completed application form.

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