Licensing Support Officer – Part Time – EH0348
Grade 3 – £27,410 – £30,293 per annum FTE (based on 37 hours – pay award pending).
Part time – 18½ hours per week (Wednesday to Friday). Permanent.
Licensing – duties involve administration and enforcement related to the Licensing Act 2003, Gambling Act 2005, pavement cafés, street trading, road closures, scrap metal dealers and hackney carriage and private hire vehicles and drivers.
Responsibilities
* Perform daily administrative functions of the Licensing Team using IT systems (Outlook, SharePoint, specialist cloud‑based licensing system).
* Handle applications with high degree of confidentiality and accuracy.
* Support Licensing Officers in enforcement work, communicating with customers on licensing requirements.
* Work collaboratively with team members to achieve individual and team targets.
* Maintain high organisational, multi‑tasking and prioritisation skills to meet short statutory targets.
* Assist with hybrid working schedule (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday; minimum one day in office).
Qualifications & Experience
* Excellent organisational skills and ability to multi‑task.
* Prior experience in a customer‑facing role desirable.
* Motivation to learn, enthusiasm to work in a team and willingness to take on responsibility.
* Strong communication skills to advise customers.
* Ability to process confidential information accurately.
Benefits & Working Conditions
* Hybrid working options.
* Training and development opportunities.
* Generous annual leave and flexi‑time.
* Membership of Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Office based at bespoke offices near Petersfield town centre.
Application Details
To be successful at shortlisting, applicants must clearly state how they meet the essential criteria listed in the role profile and submit an application form. CVs without an application form will not be considered. No agencies please.
Contact: Emma Grieve, Licensing Team Leader – 01730 234094 or Hayley Hadaway, Senior Licensing Officer – 01730 234355.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 14th June 2026.
Interviews likely to be held on 30th June/1st July 2026.
Equal Opportunities
East Hampshire District Council is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We are proud of being a Disability Confident Committed employer and appoint on merit.
The Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Veterans has been committed to supporting the Armed Forces community. Eligibility details available upon request.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
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