We are looking for driven and passionate people to work with us to deliver real benefits for our residents and businesses and become part of the Knowsley Journey
* Location: Stretton Way, Stretton Way Depot, Huyton Ind Estate, Huyton, L36 6JF, Hybrid Working
* Contract: Permanent
* Working Pattern: Full Time
* Hours: 36 hours per week. Consideration will be given for part time working.
* DBS Check: No
* Closing Date: 10/08/2025 at 23:55
* Reference: CVP 0408
Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.
We are an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.
Come join us and be part of our success.
The Licensing team is responsible for licensing premises under the Licensing Act 2003 for the sale of alcohol and entertainment, late night refreshments, and street trading, along with the licensing of Hackney Carriage and Private Hire drivers, operators and vehicles. They are also responsible for licensing premises under the Gambling Act, in addition to Street Trading, Scrap metal, Sex establishments and Marriage Venues.
If you are passionate about delivering a high-quality service in a fast-paced dynamic area of regulatory activity, and have substantial knowledge and understanding of legislation in relation to the work of a Licensing Authority, we want to hear from you.
You will have experience of managing employees, projects and resources and be familiar with regulation and enforcement activities associated with a Licensing Service. With experience of working in a local authority licensing team, you will co-ordinate and manage the day-to-day activities of the Licensing Service.
At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.
We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:
Please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification and should be a maximum of 1-2 pages.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.
How to apply
Please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification and should be a maximum of 1-2 pages.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted. To upload your CV you will need to click on the link below and create an account with Jobs Go Public if you have not already done so.
You will also be required to input your name and email address and will be invited to complete an equal opportunities questionnaire.
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