This is a career-graded post

Salary starting from £23,861 (dependent on experience)

37 hours per week

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 has a clear vision: We put people first and deliver sustainable services, to enable a brighter future together

Your Role

Working as part of a small specialist team we are looking to appoint an enthusiastic 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:

• Ideally have previous experience of the local authority licensing functions, particularly in regard to the Licensing Act 2003, Gambling Act 2005 and hackney carriage and private hire licensing or an understanding of local government licensing with experience of a similar regulatory function.   
• Have the ability to prioritise, plan and manage their time effectively, demonstrating the ability to meet demanding deadlines.
• Have experience of communicating verbally and in writing with a wide range of audiences.

The successful candidate will be offered continuous development opportunities and be required to undertake a professional licensing qualification.

Please note, the successful applicant for the above post will be background checked with the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Your Rewards

• Local Government Pension Scheme (18% employer contribution)
• Generous annual leave, including Christmas close down period
• Occupational sick pay
• Free car parking
• Discounts, including 50% off gym membership
• Flexible working options including flexi scheme and homeworking

We are dedicated to promoting a healthy work/life balance and ensuring all members of our team feel that they are making a difference to the local community and are valued by our organisation.

How to Apply

To apply for this position you must complete the Council's online application form at www.north-herts.gov.uk under the Jobs and Careers page using our secure web recruitment tool.  Please note that we do not accept CV applications, either on their own or accompanying application forms. Therefore please ensure that all relevant information is provided on the application form.

As a Council committed to equality and diversity we welcome applications from all sections of the community.  Disabled people who meet the person specification will be guaranteed an interview.

If you would like an informal chat about the post, you can contact Steve Cobb, Licensing and Community Safety Manager on 01462 474833

To apply please visit the website: Assistant Licensing Officer / Licensing Officer / Senior Licensing Officer | North Herts Council (north-herts.gov.uk)

Closing Date:  Noon Wednesday 8 March 2023

Interviews:       Monday 20 March 2023