Regulatory Services

Licensing Officer

Salary £27,344 - £29,439

Full Time (37 hours)

Location - Corby

We are looking for an experienced, adaptable and organised Licensing Officer to join our busy team in Corby. The Licensing Officer role is responsible for implementation, enforcement and administration of various licensing regimes including hire vehicles, Licensing Act, Gambling Act and Animal Welfare.

What will you be doing?

You will be responsible for managing your own caseload of complaints, inspections and licensing approvals for a wide range of licensing activities. You will liaise directly with the Police, Fire Service and other organisations in addition to working directly with other Licensing Officers and internal departments. 

About you

We are looking for organised, enthusiastic and confident individuals with drive and determination to join our team. As a new unitary authority, we are creating a 'one team' culture, which will be central to our future approach. This is an opportunity to be part of a new organisation and an exciting journey of service improvement and transformation. The roles will be both office and home based and will eventually be working across the whole of North Northamptonshire.

We offer:

• a competitive salary
• a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
• opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
• generous leave entitlement (27 days, rising to 32 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
• agile and flexible working arrangements to help you with a healthy work-life balance.

About us

We are a new unitary council, established in April 2021; we are one of the largest unitary councils in the country.

Our priorities are:

• helping people live active fulfilled lives
• caring for our young people, providing them with high quality education and opportunities
• enabling a thriving and successful economy
• leading on a green and sustainable environment
• ensuring our communities are connected so they can shape their lives and where they live
• providing modern public services

Your differences make us different - Achieve Together.

We are undertaking consultation with the Trade Unions on terms and conditions and the future NNC pay structure and during this time are appointing new employees on interim spot salaries. You will be advised of the outcome and any impact on your role once this work is complete.

All applications are electronic. The link to the page is Jobs and careers with North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk) or https://careers.northnorthants.gov.uk

Closing date 10th March 2023 at 5pm