Council Licensing Officer

Licensing Officer / Team Leader Hybrid Working 2 days in the office Welwyn Garden City £27.34 - £29.10 per hour Contract Details Contract: Temporary (12 Weeks) Start Date: ASAP Location: Welwyn Garden City Working Pattern: Hybrid (2 days in the office, 3 days working from home) Hours: 37 hours per week Working Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm Pay Rate: £27.34 - £29.10 per hour The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Licensing Officer / Team Leader with a background in Taxi and Alcohol Licensing within a Council / Local Authority setting. You will join the Licensing team, overseeing a varied caseload, supporting a small team, and ensuring applications are processed in line with legislation and statutory deadlines. This is a hybrid role offering an immediate start and the chance to make an immediate impact within a well-established council service. The Role As Licensing Officer / Team Leader, you will be responsible for overseeing a broad range of licensing activities while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and council policies. Key Responsibilities Manage and oversee two busy Licensing inboxes. Process and coordinate a variety of licensing applications. Lead and support a small Licensing team. Arrange meetings. Conduct checks and assessments on licensing applications. Handle complaints and enquiries relating to licensing matters. Maintain accurate records and case management information. Ensure applications are processed in line with statutory timescales and ..... full job details .....