UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL

Licensing Support Officer

Temporary Contract up to 31 March 2025

37 hours per week

Salary Grade 4 £26,421 rising to £28,770

An opportunity has arisen to join our Licensing Team as a Licensing Support Officer at Uttlesford District Council. The successful candidate will have a varied range of duties, including the processing and issuing of licence applications, preparing reports for the Licensing Panel and responding to complaints. The main work areas include taxis/private hire, alcohol and entertainment, gambling, charitable street and house to house collections, and tables and chairs.

The ideal candidates will ideally have experience working in a busy customer facing administrative role. Knowledge or experience of Local Authority Licensing would be advantageous, though full training will be given for the right candidate.

You will be enthusiastic and self-motivated with the ability to manage your own caseload within tight timescales. Good time management, organisational skills are and attention to detail are essential skills. Excellent communication skills at all levels are essential together with the ability to contribute effectively to team working.

Whilst the role will allow primarily for home-based working, there is an expectation of office attendance on at least one day over every two-week period. This may vary from time to time to meet the needs of the service.

We encourage and support our employees to have a healthy work life balance as well as offering a range of benefits including generous annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rata), leisure centre discounts, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and an online platform offering discounts from online retailers. 

For an informal discussion please contact Jamie Livermore, Licensing Team Leader on 01799 510326.

To find out more and apply please visit https://www.uttlesford.gov.uk/jobs-careers

The closing date for completed applications is Sunday 4 August 2024.

Interviews are to be held week commencing 12 August 2024.

CVs will not be accepted.

Uttlesford District Council is an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from all. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and proud to support our Care Leavers and the Armed Forces Covenant.  Anyone disclosing a disability or is a Care leaver or is a member of the Armed Forces community (Veteran/Service leaver, Reserve Forces, or their Spouses/Partners or Cadet Force Adult Volunteer) whose application meets the essential criteria for the post will be guaranteed an interview.