Principal Licensing Officer
Herefordshire Council
1st September 2026 - 2nd March 2027
£21.14 per hour
Plough Lane, Hereford, HR4 0LE
Stakeholder Management
Team Management
Decision-making
Compliance
Technical Expertise
Legal
Role
Who You Are
An experienced licensing professional focused on premises and taxi/private hire licensing, with the ability to provide sound advice, support colleagues, and lead on complex matters. You can offer day-to-day technical expertise and contribute to policy development and application.
What the job involves
The role involves managing and advising on complex premises licensing cases, including applications, compliance, and enforcement. You will also oversee taxi and private hire licensing, ensuring adherence to relevant acts and guidance, and support complex cases related to safeguarding and public safety. Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and managing team decisions around driver licensing are also integral parts of the position.
Skills
- Technical licensing expertise
- Strong advisory skills
- Policy development
- Complex case management
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Team leadership and support