Job Details:
Salary range: GBP 41,580 : GBP 45,399 per annum.
Salary negotiable depending upon experience
Work location: Westminster City Hall, 64 Victoria Street, Westminster, SW1E 6QP
Hours per week: 36
Contract type: Temporary up to 24 months
Closing date: 13 July 2025
About Us:
THE EXTRAORDINARY STORY OF KEITH'S TRANSFORMATIONAL WORK
Public Protection and Licensing in Westminster City Council is a world of extraordinary stories. Where people like Keith and his team are passionate about keeping our borough clean, safe, healthy and free of pests.
Pest control might not sound like the most glamorous job, but to Keith it's the best job in the world. As our Senior Pest Control Technician, it's his task to see that Westminster is kept free of the sort of pests which can cause worry, fear, discomfort and : in the worst cases : illness. He and his dedicated team work tirelessly across the entire borough, from restaurants and cafés to parks and gardens, and from shops and offices to houses and flats.
Keith started his career in research and development for the private sector, before becoming a field biologist and then joining us here in Westminster. To begin with he was on a two year contract but when this was about to end he was asked to stay, and he's been here ever since, working his way up the career ladder, and is now leading his team.
No two days are the same for him and the team, but the best ones are when they're called out to help a family who are suffering from an infestation of : for example : mice, and this is not only making their lives a misery, but is creating unhealthy living conditions. But once the team have finished their work all of a sudden the family's lives are transformed, they feel safer living in their own home, and can sleep peacefully at night without the worry discomfort and noise of tiny little feet scurrying around.
And on top of this, he believes that if you love your job, and are passionate about what you can achieve, you can build a fulfilling, rewarding and truly life:changing career at Westminster.
The Role:
As a Senior Licencing Officer, you too can make your own powerful contribution. You will be leading a team in one of the most high:profile, dynamic neighbourhoods of London, ensuring that the private renting sector is legally compliant and safe.
Westminster City Council is a forward:thinking, supportive, and ambitious place to grow your career. If you have experience in property licencing or housing, this could be a superb next step.
You will be mentoring team members, using your expertise to offer guidance on identifying risk, supporting the resolution of issues, and making informed decisions on licencing processes. Further assisting the team with adhering to strict deadlines, ensuring legal compliance, and managing a high volume of work.
If you enjoy a challenge and are looking to expand your expertise, then you will thrive at Westminster, as we have one of the most complex private rented sectors in the UK. The private sector housing team is split between compliant led, proactive and property licencing work. You will be at the forefront of ensuring that the thousands of private rented properties meet licencing and safety regulations. Crucially, you'll refine processes, improve customer service and ensure licencing applications are handled smoothly and efficiently, always in accordance with requirements.Plus, you will establish and maintain database and document management systems, taking care to ensure accuracy. You will support with the monitoring, analysis and management of delegated budgets, funding and resources.
As a Senior Licencing Officer, you will be the torchbearer for ensuring legal compliance. Some landlords may be unfamiliar with licencing requirements or resistant to compliance, requiring patience, diplomacy and clear communication from you. Additionally, you will deliver a comprehensive licencing service in r