1-2 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• Thurrock Council is seeking a Technical Licensing Officer to join the Place directorate on a short-term interim basis to support increased service demand.
• The postholder will provide technical and administrative support to the Council’s licensing functions, ensuring applications, compliance activity and records are processed accurately and in line with statutory and Council requirements.
• The role will require close working with internal teams, applicants and stakeholders to support the effective delivery of licensing services.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Provide technical and administrative support across licensing functions, ensuring accurate processing of applications, renewals and variations.
• Assist in the administration of licensing regimes in line with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records, databases and case files in accordance with data protection requirements.
• Support compliance and enforcement activity by preparing documentation and assisting with follow-up actions where required.
• Respond to routine enquiries from applicants, members of the public and internal stakeholders in a professional and timely manner.
• Liaise with internal services and external agencies to support the licensing process.
• Ensure work is completed within agreed timescales and service standards.
• Support the team with general administrative tasks as required to meet service demand.
Skills/Experience:
• Experience working in a local authority licensing, regulatory or technical support role is desirable.
• Knowledge or understanding of licensing legislation and local authority procedures.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage workloads effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Competent IT skills, including the use of databases and Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of data protection principles (Data Protection Level 1 training desirable).
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Additional Information:
• The closing date: 09/01/2026.
• Data Protection Level 1 Training (desired).