Licensing Officer

£27,344 to £29,439 per annum (pro rata)

30 hours per week

2-year Fixed Term Contract

Licensing Officer

South Derbyshire District Council is expanding their Licensing Team and seeking to recruit an experienced, committed and enthusiastic individual for the position of Licensing Officer. The postholder will form an integral part of a small and committed licensing team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the administration and compliance of the wide range of licensing work the licensing team handles including Licensing Act 2003, Gambling Act 2005, Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013, Animal licensing, and Private Hire licensing.

You will assist businesses, have experience of dealing with a wide range of organisations, process and issue licence applications, attend Committee hearings when appropriate, and make visits to premises to ensure compliance. Candidates should have a minimum of three years licensing and/or compliance experience.

The post involves occasional night-time, weekend, and Bank Holiday work.

A full driving licence is essential. 

If you wish to discuss this role informally, please call Emma McHugh, Senior Licensing Officer on 01283 595716.

The full details and guidelines are available on https://www.southderbyshire.gov.uk/about-us/jobs-and-volunteering/jobs-and-careers To apply complete the online application form. Should you have any difficulties accessing this, please contact HR on 01283 595789

Closing date:  6^th January 2023

Provisional interview date: 24th January 2023

We are looking for applicants committed to equal opportunities, diversity and good customer care to ensure our customers receive an excellent service.