Sharper Consulting Services is working with our Hertfordshire clientin seeking an experiencedGeneral Licensing Officerto provide short-term interim cover within a small but busy Licensing team.
Full time hours - Hybrid working (typically 23 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 abroad general licensing caseloadwith 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
Contributing to service resilience within asmall team environment
Essential Experience & Skills
Proven experience working as aLicensing 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 ageneralist caseloadindependently
Confident communicator, both written and verbal
Organised, pragmatic, and able to prioritise in a busy environment
Able to start at short notice or within a short lead-in period
Desirable
Experience supporting or attending licensing hearings
Previous work within small or stretched local authority teams
Immediate availability
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