Interim Licensing Officer - Hybrid, Devon

Stonehouse Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Stonehouse Recruitment is seeking an Interim Licensing Officer in Devon on an initial 3-month contract, with a view to extend to 2027. The role offers hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 remote) and requires the ability to manage licensing applications within statutory timescales, provide guidance to applicants and maintain compliance across licensing duties.

The ideal candidate will have Local Authority licensing experience or a related regulatory background, strong investigation and reporting

Qualifications

• Experience in Local Authority licensing or similar regulatory role.
• Knowledge of licensing legislation, especially the Licensing Act 2003.
• Experience processing licensing applications and handling enquiries.
• Strong investigative, communication and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Process and determine licensing applications within statutory timescales.
• Provide advice to applicants, licence holders and the public.
• Carry out licensing checks on drivers, vehicles and licence holders.
• Support inspections, investigations and compliance activity.
• Investigate complaints and take enforcement action where appropriate.
• Prepare reports, notices and supporting documentation.
• Assist with committee preparation and present reports as required.

Skills

Licensing knowledge

Investigations

Communication

Report writing

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Stonehouse Recruitment is seeking an Interim Licensing Officer in Devon on an initial 3-month contract, with a view to extend to 2027. The role offers hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 remote) and requires the ability to manage licensing applications within statutory timescales, provide guidance to applicants and maintain compliance across licensing duties.

The ideal candidate will have Local Authority licensing experience or a related regulatory background, strong investigation and reporting