Temporary Licensing Officer – Public Safety & Compliance

Fusion People; Highweek; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Fusion People Ltd is seeking a Licensing Officer to join a busy local council licensing team in Newton Abbot. The role focuses on processing and deciding licensed applications, providing professional guidance to applicants and authorities, and ensuring compliance with licensing laws.

You will handle checks, maintain records, support enforcement, and prepare clear reports for committees, travelling around the district as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in local government licensing is essential.
• Good knowledge of Licensing Act 2003, Gambling Act 2005 and Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Acts.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, including with people who may disagree with a decision.
• Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Process and decide licensing applications accurately and within legal deadlines.
• Provide clear, professional advice to applicants, licence holders, the public, police, fire, and elected Members.
• Carry out checks and vetting under council policy (drivers, vehicles, licence holders, applicants).
• Keep accurate records on council systems following data protection rules.
• Support inspections, investigations, compliance work and proportionate enforcement.
• Write letters, reports, notices and case files to a high standard.
• Work closely with colleagues and partner agencies to keep the public safe.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication & negotiation

Teamwork

Initiative

Microsoft Office

Report writing

Time management

Driving licence

Education

Institute of Licensing Professional Licensing Practitioners Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Fusion People Ltd is seeking a Licensing Officer to join a busy local council licensing team in Newton Abbot. The role focuses on processing and deciding licensed applications, providing professional guidance to applicants and authorities, and ensuring compliance with licensing laws.

You will handle checks, maintain records, support enforcement, and prepare clear reports for committees, travelling around the district as needed.