Sharper Consulting Services are seeking an experiencedInterim Licensing Managerto provide short-term operational and leadership cover within a small but busy licensing service in Hertfordshire. The role will focus on day-to-day management, maintaining service continuity, and supporting officers across the full range of licensing functions.
Skills, Experience, Qualifications, If you have the right match for this opportunity, then make sure to apply today.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone comfortable stepping into an active service with minimal handover.
* Full time hours - Hybrid working (typically 23 days on site)
* Contract: Initial 3 months (rolling)
* £45 - £55 Per Hour (DOE)
Key Responsibilities
* Provide interim management of the Licensing Team, including supervision of officers and admin support
* Oversee delivery of statutory licensing functions, including:
o Alcohol & entertainment licensing
o Taxi & private hire licensing
o Gambling licensing
o Street trading
o Scrap metal licensing
* Act as point of escalation for complex cases, complaints and member enquiries
* Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures
* Support committee processes, hearings and decision-making where required
* Liaise with legal services, enforcement, environmental health and external stakeholders
* Maintain performance, workflow and service standards during the interim period
Essential Requirements
* Significant experience working withinlocal authority licensing services
* Strong working knowledge of core licensing regimes (alcohol, taxi, xsngvjr gambling, street trading etc.)
* Experience managing or acting as lead officer within a licensing team
* Confident decision-maker with a pragmatic, solution-focused approach
* Ability to step into a live caseload and service environment quickly
Desirable
* Previous experience as a Licensing Manager / Senior Licensing Officer
* Experience attending or advising Licensing Committees and Sub-Committees
* Familiarity with hybrid working arrangements in a local authority setting