Barnsley Council
Field Support Officer - Licensing (2 posts)
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Position reference: 50145999, 50006936
Directorate: Public Health and Communities | Service: Regulatory Services
Salary: £25,583 - £28,142 (Career Graded)
Working Arrangements: Agile Working
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: 1 x Permanent, 1 x Fixed Term for 2 Years, from date of appointment
We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch.
Suitable for Secondment: Employees wishing to be considered for secondment should agree with their head of service before submitting an application form.
See our range of Employee Rewards: [Employee rewards and benefits](Employee rewards and benefits)
Closing date: 24/07/2026 at 23:59
Requirements:
- The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.
- This post requires a Basic Criminal Record Check.
- Prospective employees will be required to give a reasonable account of any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of time living abroad.
- When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker.
- Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service. If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.
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About Us:
At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people’s lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be.
- We’re an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people.
- We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees.
- As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills.
About The Post:
We are excited to be recruiting to the role of Field Support Officer in our Licensing Team, within Regulatory Services here in Barnsley the place of possibilities.
This is an ideal opportunity to join us as we grow the team. The successful candidate will provide support services to the licensing team as well as advising and supporting licences and licence applicants.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Relevant level 2 qualification
- Previous experience using a range of computer applications and ICT including Microsoft Office
- Practical experience of dealing with members of the public
- Ability to work effectively on your own as well as part of a team
- Ability to undertake problem solving and make decisions
Job Responsibilities:
- Work in a fast-paced licensing team, covering all aspects of Licensing including T axis and Private Hire s, Licensed P remises and Gambling E stablishments
Barnsley council is a double award winning high performing council with a growing economy, thriving town centre and truly impressive outcomes in our communities. This is why we’ve been awarded Council of the Year 2023, by the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) and the Municipal Journal (MJ).
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For an informal discussion about the role, please contact debbiebailey@barnsley.gov.uk
Documents:
- [Job Profile: Field Support Officer - Licensing Job Profile.pdf](Field Support Officer - Licensing Job Profile.pdf)
- [Vacancy Exposure Profile: Exposure Profile LOW.pdf](Exposure Profile LOW.pdf)
Application Process:
- Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.
- We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities.
- We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know.
- CV's are not accepted for this role.
Equality and Inclusion:
At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We're committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #InclusiveHiring #SecondChances
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