Licensing & Compliance Officer - Flexible Hours

Local Government Chronicle; Wirral; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

LG Pension

Hybrid working

Generous leave

Job summary

Wirral Council is seeking a dedicated Licensing Officer to join our Licensing Team. The role involves processing taxi, private hire, licensed premises, gambling and street trading applications, ensuring compliance and public safety.

You will scrutinise documents, maintain records and offer guidance to applicants and the public. With a focus on accuracy, you will work within statutory timescales and manage your own workload in a busy regulatory environment.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and methodical working approach.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to review documents and identify missing information.

Responsibilities

• Process applications for licensing services and scrutinise supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate records and provide advice to applicants, businesses and the public.
• Work with legislation, procedures and detailed information within statutory timescales.

Job description

Wirral Council is seeking a dedicated Licensing Officer to join our Licensing Team. The role involves processing taxi, private hire, licensed premises, gambling and street trading applications, ensuring compliance and public safety.

You will scrutinise documents, maintain records and offer guidance to applicants and the public. With a focus on accuracy, you will work within statutory timescales and manage your own workload in a busy regulatory environment.