Licensing Officer

Osborne Richardson; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a local authority in South Devon, is recruiting a Licensing Officer to join their team. You will process and determine licensing applications, including taxi and private hire licensing, with strong attention to statutory timescales and accuracy.

The role offers hybrid working in a full-time capacity, with pay at £55 per hour. You will provide professional advice, maintain records, support inspections and enforcement, and work with partners to promote public safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in licensing or regulatory roles, ideally in local government.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process and determine licensing applications within statutory timescales.
• Vetting and checks on drivers, vehicles, applicants and licence holders.
• Provide clear, professional advice to applicants, licence holders and the public.
• Maintain accurate records in line with data protection requirements.
• Support inspections, investigations and enforcement work.
• Prepare high-quality correspondence and reports.
• Collaborate with colleagues and partner agencies to promote public safety.

Skills

Licensing experience

Communication skills

Job description

Our client based in South Devon are a local authority looking to recruit a Licensing Officer to join their team.

The role involves processing and determining licensing applications accurately and within statutory timescales, including vetting and checks on drivers, vehicles, applicants and licence holders. You will provide clear, professional advice to applicants, licence holders, the public, elected Members and other stakeholders, while maintaining accurate records in line with data protection requirements. You will also support inspections, investigations and enforcement work, prepare high-quality correspondence and reports, and work closely with colleagues and partner agencies to promote public safety.

Applicants must have previous experience working in a licensing or regulatory role, ideally within local government, along with a good working knowledge of relevant licensing legislation, including taxi and private hire licensing. Strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail and experience of maintaining accurate records are essential.

This is a full-time role with hybrid working available, paying £55 per hour.