Hackney Carriage And Taxi Licensing Officer

Simply Jobsworth; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Simply Jobsworth in Wolverhampton is seeking a Section Leader - Licensing to head a specialized team handling Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing. It entails managing vehicle inspection services, ensuring regulatory compliance and delivering strong customer service from a dedicated Taxi Licensing Depot.

The role requires solid management experience, a commitment to high professional standards, and a proactive approach to finance and operations.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team management experience.
• Ability to manage licensing operations and regulatory compliance.
• Customer service oriented with focus on professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a licensing team responsible for Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing.
• Oversee day-to-day operation of vehicle inspection services and related processes.
• Ensure effective financial control and resource management for the licensing function.
• Maintain high standards of customer service and professional conduct.

Skills

Management experience

Job description

Section Leader - Licensing

Salary: £44,075 - £49,282 per annum
Grade: 7
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Fixed-term contract / secondment opportunity until February 2027
Location: Wolverhampton
Working Pattern: Fixed-site, Monday to Friday, 7:45am - 3:45pm
Department: Licensing / City Environment

WILL LOOK AT SOMEONE WITH STRONG MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE!

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Section Leader - Licensing to lead a specialist licensing team responsible primarily for Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing.

Based at a dedicated Taxi Licensing Depot, the successful candidate will have day-to-day responsibility for the management, operation, financial control, coordination and development of vehicle inspection services.

You will lead a team and ensure consistently high standards of professionalism, regulatory compliance and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a licensing team responsible for Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing.
• Oversee the day-to-day operation and coordination of vehicle inspection services.
• Ensure effective financial control and resource management.
• Maintain high standards of customer service and professional conduct