Licensing Officer

£35 – £45/hour

Full Time, Public Sector Vacancy In Hertfordshire

Sharper Consulting Services is working with our Hertfordshire client in seeking an experienced General Licensing Officer to provide short-term interim cover within a small but busy Licensing team.

* Full time hours – Hybrid working (typically 2–3 days on site)

* Contract: Initial 3 months (rolling)

* £35 – £45 Per Hour (DOE)

The successful candidate will be a confident, hands-on officer able to manage a broad general licensing caseload with minimal supervision, supporting service continuity during a period of pressure and transition.

This role requires someone who is comfortable stepping into a lean team structure and contributing immediately.

Key Responsibilities

The postholder will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive licensing service, including (but not limited to):

* Processing and determining applications under:

* Alcohol and entertainment licensing (Licensing Act 2003)

* Taxi and private hire licensing

* Street trading

* Gambling Act licensing

* Scrap Metal Dealers Act

* Managing licence applications, variations, renewals, reviews, and transfers

* Providing clear advice and guidance to applicants, licence holders, and the public

* Carrying out compliance checks, inspections, and investigations where required

* Preparing reports and documentation for hearings, sub-committees, and legal proceedings

* Liaising with internal colleagues, responsible authorities, legal services, and external stakeholders

* Supporting enforcement action where necessary, including informal action and statutory processes

Essential Experience & Skills

* Proven experience working as a Licensing Officer within a local authority

* Strong working knowledge of:

* Licensing Act 2003

* Gambling Act

* Taxi and Private Hire licensing

* Street Trading

* Scrap Metal licensing

* Ability to manage a generalist caseload independently

Desirable

* Experience supporting or attending licensing hearings

* Previous work within small or stretched local authority teams

* Immediate availability

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