Technical Licensing Officer

Essential Employment; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A key employment agency is seeking a Technical Licensing Officer in Grays, UK. This temporary role involves supporting the implementation of a Selective Licensing scheme scheduled to commence in January 2026. The successful candidate will ensure that landlords comply with legal obligations by assessing licensing applications in accordance with the Housing Act 2004, and utilizing digital tools to maintain records and reports. Candidates should be well-versed in housing legislation and possess strong data management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with housing and licensing legislation.
• Ability to manage and process licence applications accurately.
• Confidence in using digital systems and data tools.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of the Selective Licensing scheme.
• Assess, process, and determine licence applications.
• Maintain accurate records and produce performance reports.

Skills

Housing legislation knowledge

Data management skills

Communication skills

Tools

Digital systems

Data tools

Job description

Technical Licensing Officer needed in Grays

The rate is £17.38ph PAYE

This is a temporary role

The reference number is: OR18847

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the implementation and day-to-day management of a Selective Licensing scheme, which goes live in January 2026. This is a vital role ensuring landlords and managing agents meet their legal obligations and that residents live in safe, well-managed homes.

They will apply housing and licensing legislation to assess, process, and determine licence applications in line with the Housing Act 2004 and will use digital systems and data tools confidently to manage cases, maintain accurate records, and produce performance reports.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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