Licensing Officer: Safeguard Communities & Compliance

Buckinghamshire Council; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Discounts for cafés and shops

Costco membership

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking a Licensing Officer to deliver a customer-focused licensing service and provide specialist technical advice on licensing matters. The role involves compliance work, reporting, and contributing to licensing policy implementation.

The postholder will take delegated decisions, advise customers, work with external stakeholders, compile case reports, and lead on enforcement activities while aligning with council policy and statutory requirements.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience of working in licensing services or another regulatory role.
• Strong knowledge of relevant licensing legislation.
• Experience representing licensing services in professional settings.

Responsibilities

• Take delegated decisions on licensing applications and consult/mediate as needed.
• Provide technical advice to customers, businesses, Members and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with partners to ensure statutory licensing requirements are met.
• Compile reports and documentation for licence determinations, prosecutions, or appeals.
• Carry out licensing enforcement, including inspections and interviews, and prepare evidence for court or hearings.
• Ensure all licensing activity aligns with Council policy and statutory requirements.

Skills

Licensing knowledge

Communication

Time management

Organisational skills

Research & investigation

Driving licence

Job description

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking a Licensing Officer to deliver a customer-focused licensing service and provide specialist technical advice on licensing matters. The role involves compliance work, reporting, and contributing to licensing policy implementation.

The postholder will take delegated decisions, advise customers, work with external stakeholders, compile case reports, and lead on enforcement activities while aligning with council policy and statutory requirements.