Essential Employment
Technical Licensing Officer
Technical Licensing Officer at Essential Employment, based in Grays, South East England, paying £17.38 - £22.58 per hour. This is a temporary role.
- Pay
- £17.38 - £22.58 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Temporary · On site
- Location
- Grays, South East England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Local Government
27% below the typical rate for local government
Reference 57361968
About the role
Technical Licensing Officer needed in Grays Paying £17.38 per hr ref OR115335
Full time hours on a temporary basis
Key Responsibilities
- Process and assess applications for licences, permits, registrations and consents within designated timescales.
- Maintain accurate licensing records and databases.
- Provide technical advice and guidance on licensing legislation, procedures and council policies.
- Prepare reports, correspondence and supporting documentation for licensing hearings and committees.
- Liaise with external agencies including the Police, Fire Service, Environmental Health, Planning and other regulatory bodies.
- Assist in the investigation of licensing-related complaints and compliance issues.
- Support enforcement activity by gathering information, maintaining records and preparing evidence where required.
- Ensure that all licensing activities comply with relevant legislation including:
- Licensing Act 2003
- Gambling Act 2005
- Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976
- Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing legislation
- Health and Safety and Data Protection legislation
- Process payments and administer licensing fees where applicable.
- Contribute to service improvements and support the development of policies and procedures.
- Respond to customer enquiries by telephone, email and face-to-face, ensuring a high standard of customer service.
If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to quoting the reference number.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared
Reference: 57361968 · Posted 5 hours ago · Closes 30 Oct 2026 · Listed via Essential Employment
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