JOB TITLE Licensing Officer
POST NUMBER 000519
WEEKLY WORKING HOURS 22.2 hours – 3 days
SALARY RANGE £36,124 to £39,513 pa – pro rata for hours worked
TYPE OF CONTRACT Permanent
LOCATION Stevenage
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking an organised, committed, and enthusiastic individual for the position of Licensing Officer. The postholder will form an integral part of a small and committed licensing team within the Council’s Environmental Health and Licensing Service.
The Licensing team deliver statutory functions in enabling businesses to apply for licences following statutory procedures and in taking enforcement action in respect of unlicensed premises and non-compliant operators. Areas of licensing include the sale of alcohol and public entertainment, gambling premises, street trading, taxi licensing, animal welfare licensing and pavement licensing.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will ideally have experience and knowledge in some aspects of licensing with previous experience in enforcement work. You must possess excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, so as to create and sustain effective relationships with a range of stakeholders including members of the public, businesses, elected members, senior managers and external partners. You must have a flexible approach to teamwork and must have the ability to work under pressure, to manage and prioritise a high workload and have a positive attitude towards contributing to the smooth running of the Council’s Licensing Service.
OUR BENEFITS
• Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements.
• Part time and Job share opportunities - all our full-time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave.
• 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues
• Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans.
• Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)
• Discounted Health and Fitness membership
• Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union.
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be made on online - please visit https://jobs.stevenage.gov.uk/StevenageBorough/Home
For an informal discussion about this role please contact:
Name Julie Dwan
Job Title Licensing Manager
Phone Number 01438 242493
Email Julie.dwan@stevenage.gov.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications: 3 August 2025
Interviews will be held week commencing: 11 August 2025
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/equality-and-diversity
