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Assistant Licensing Officer / Licensing Officer / Senior Licensing Officer
Overview
Council Offices, Letchworth (Hybrid working), SG6 3JF
Contract Type: Permanent (Full Time)
Salary: £27,943 - £40,612 dependent on experience (pay award pending).
Working as part of a small specialist team we are looking to appoint a person to assist with the day-to-day work of the Licensing Team at North Herts Council.
Responsibilities
- Deal with initial applications and the preparation of licences and permissions.
- Provide advice and guidance, report writing, and the inspection of licensed premises.
- Investigate complaints and undertake formal enforcement action as required.
Qualifications And Experience
- Previous experience, or knowledge, of local authority licensing functions, particularly regarding the Licensing Act 2003, Gambling Act 2005, hackney carriage and private hire licensing, and other local licensing regimes.
- The ability to prioritise, plan and manage your time effectively to meet demanding deadlines.
- Experience of communicating verbally and in writing with a wide range of audiences.
- The ability to undertake licensing enforcement activities and premises inspections.
- A willingness to undertake recognised licensing qualifications such as the Professional Licensing Practitioner Qualification from the Institute of Licensing.
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About North Hertfordshire
North Hertfordshire is a large rural district with approximately 125,000 residents, four historic towns (Hitchin, Baldock, Royston, Letchworth Garden City). The Council has four priorities: Thriving Communities, Accessible Services, Responsible Growth and Sustainability. The Council Plan sets out key priorities and themes for the next five years. The North Herts Values define how we work with each other: Adaptable, Inclusive, Learning, Listening, Together.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment practices and employment policies. We value a healthy work/life balance and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of talents. We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum requirements.
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Additional information
Please note that all vacancies require you to live and work in the UK, and selection interviews are face to face in our Letchworth offices or other nearby council sites. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications. If you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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Hybrid working: Flexibility with homeworking and office-based days.
Working pattern: This job is open to flexible working patterns and working hours.
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North Hertfordshire District Council
Letchworth Garden City SG6, UK
Permanent
Published on 20 Jul 2026
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