Senior Licensing & Compliance Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our licensing team at Uttlesford District Council. for two senior licensing and compliance officers, reporting directly to the Licensing and Compliance Manager. 

Post 1 will supervise the licensing processing team, offering them guidance and support, ensuring that licence applications are administered appropriately in accordance with the council’s policies and procedures. 

Post 2 will similarly supervise and support the enforcement team in its undertaking of proactive and reactive duties, ensuring compliance with legal requirements across all areas of licensing. 

You will also deputise for the licensing and compliance manager and the corresponding senior licensing and compliance colleague to ensure resilience within the team. 

You will having a broad knowledge of regulatory duties including that covering the licensing of hackney carriage/private hire, alcohol, entertainment and gambling licensing, charitable street and house to house collections and scrap metal. You will also assist in providing professional advice and guidance on licensing matters to senior management and elected members. 

You must have an organised approach to your workload and the ability to prioritise. You should be able to contribute to team working and inspire, support and motivate the members of your team in delivering an excellent standard of customer service. 

A working knowledge of Uniform licensing and document management software package would be a distinct advantage.  

Uttlesford District Council is a family friendly Council.  We encourage and support our employees to have a healthy work life balance as well as offering a range of benefits including generous annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rata), leisure centre discounts, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and an online platform offering discounts from online retailers.  
For an informal discussion please contact Jamie Livermore, Acting Licensing and Compliance Manager or Tony Cobden, Environmental Health Manager (Commercial) on 01799 510510.
 
To find out more and apply please visit https://www.uttlesford.gov.uk/jobs-careers
The closing date for completed applications is Sunday 16 March 2025.
Interviews are to be held week commencing Monday 24 March 2025.

CVs will not be accepted.
Uttlesford District Council is an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from all. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and proud to support our Care Leavers and the Armed Forces Covenant.  Anyone disclosing a disability or is a Care leaver or is a member of the Armed Forces community (Veteran/Service leaver, Reserve Forces, or their Spouses/Partners or Cadet Force Adult Volunteer) whose application meets the essential criteria for the post will be guaranteed an interview.