Licensing Officer

Ceredigion County Council; Aberaeron; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Wales is seeking a dedicated Senior Licensing Officer to lead the Licensing Service. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with legislation across various licensable activities, supervise a small team, and maintain high service standards. Ideal candidates should have experience in licensing enforcement and excellent communication skills. The role offers hybrid working and various benefits including a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Flexi-time

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in licensing enforcement or related regulatory field.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Supervisory or managerial experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Licensing Service and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Enforce licensing requirements across various areas.
• Supervise a small team, maintaining service standards.

Skills

Licensing enforcement

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Investigative skills

Job description

The successful candidate may be eligible for up to £8,000 (including VAT) towards relocation expenses. For more information, please email [e-mail]. To learn more about Ceredigion and its lifestyle, please click here.

Ceredigion County Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Licensing Officer to lead our Licensing Service. This pivotal role involves ensuring all licensable activities across the county comply with relevant legislation and policies. As an authorised officer, you will enforce licensing requirements across areas such as premises, taxis, gambling, and other licensable activities. You will also supervise a small team, maintaining high standards of service and compliance.

We value work-life balance and offer discretionary benefits, including:

• Hybrid Working: Option to work from home or the office, subject to conditions
• Flexi-time: Flexible working hours Monday to Friday, depending on service needs

Our ideal candidate will have proven experience in licensing enforcement or a related regulatory field, strong knowledge of relevant legislation, and excellent communication, negotiation, and investigative skills. Supervisory or managerial experience is desirable.

What we offer:

• Work-life balance
• Lifestyle savings scheme
• Generous employer pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Learning and development opportunities