Salary Grade 8 Level 1 – 4 (£34,301 to £37,439 per annum)
Contractual hours 37
Basis Full time
Employment type Permanent
Package Hybrid
Job category/type Environmental Health and Public Protection
Job reference ENVR005637
Are you an enthusiastic, positive, and motivated individual committed to high standards and delivering good outcomes?
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Licensing Team, who administer and issue licences and regulatory functions, for alcohol, regulated entertainment, late night refreshment, gambling, taxis, street trading, as well as others.
Therole is predominantly attached to our Taxi Licensing Section.
The successful candidate will require proven administration / decision making skills and be an excellent communicator as you will be required to provide advice on licensing matters (verbal, electronic and written) to customers, businesses and the general public.
You will need the ability to work in a fast paced environment and a good knowledge of IT systems (including databases) including Microsoft Office applications.
This role is suitable as a job share opportunity.
As this role is public facing, applicants will need to demonstrate, at interview, their competency to converse and provide advice and guidance to members of the public, in spoken English to CEFR level C1: Can express themselves fluently and spontaneously, almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult subject can hinder a natural, smooth flow of language.
Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.
The duties of this post require the postholder to undertake a basic Criminal Record check (unspent convictions only) via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition, we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.
For further information or an informal discussion please contact David Cowley (Taxi Licensing Manager) atDavid.cowley@york.gov.uk or on 01904 552422.
Closing date: Sunday 29 March 2026 at 12 midnight
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