Licensing Manager

£45 – £55/hour

Full Time, Public Sector Vacancy In Hertfordshire

Sharper Consulting Services is seeking an experienced Interim Licensing Manager to provide short-term operational and leadership cover within a small but busy licensing service in Hertfordshire. The role will focus on day-to-day management, maintaining service continuity, and supporting officers across the full range of licensing functions.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone comfortable stepping into an active service with minimal handover.

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

* Contract: Initial 3 months (rolling)

* £45 – £55 Per Hour (DOE)

Key Responsibilities

* Provide interim management of the Licensing Team, including supervision of officers and admin support

* Oversee delivery of statutory licensing functions, including:

* Alcohol & entertainment licensing

* Taxi & private hire licensing

* Gambling licensing

* Street trading

* Scrap metal licensing

* Act as point of escalation for complex cases, complaints and member enquiries

* Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures

* Support committee processes, hearings and decision-making where required

* Liaise with legal services, enforcement, environmental health and external stakeholders

* Maintain performance, workflow and service standards during the interim period

Essential Requirements

* Significant experience working within local authority licensing services

* Strong working knowledge of core licensing regimes (alcohol, taxi, gambling, street trading etc.)

* Experience managing or acting as lead officer within a licensing team

* Confident decision-maker with a pragmatic, solution-focused approach

* Ability to step into a live caseload and service environment quickly

Desirable

* Previous experience as a Licensing Manager / Senior Licensing Officer

* Experience attending or advising Licensing Committees and Sub-Committees

* Familiarity with hybrid working arrangements in a local authority setting

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