Licensing Officer Part Time in Leicester

Licensing Officer Scale 3 £25,584 - £27,711 per annum (pro rata) Permanent 18.5 hours per week, (Wednesday 4 hours between 1.00 p.m. and 5.00 p.m. Thursday 7.5 hours and Friday 7.0 hours) The Licensing department are looking for an additional licensing officer to support the team in striving to put the customer at the heart of everything we do. The range of work is such that no two days are ever the same and includes duties such as processing applications, producing licences, providing advice and guidance, dealing with enquiries and complaints, and supporting enforcement action. Accuracy and attention to detail is crucial, given the important role that licensing plays in ensuring public safety. The successful candidate will have a proven ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences, deal with challenging or difficult situations, prioritise workload to meet deadlines, can demonstrate a practical approach to problem solving, and have a willingness to collaborate with other departments and agencies both internally and externally. It is also essential for the successful candidate to be a strong team player, be enthusiastic and motivated, and take pride in delivering high quality services. Applicants must have:- A good working knowledge of the Microsoft suite of packages. Experience of working within a customer services environment. Proven experience of working in an administrative environment. Further details about the role can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification Benefits of working with us include a Local Government Pension scheme, exciting career opportunities, flexible working including flexi-time scheme and out of town offices with free car parking and cycle bays. Further details on our benefits can be found on the Employee benefits page . We also support hybrid working arrangements with a combination of onsite and home working. To find out more about the role and what it is like to work for us, please contact Jamie Osborne, Licensing Team leader, on 0116 2727517 for an informal discussion. Should you have any technical issues when applying, please email human.resources@blaby.gov.uk . Closing date: Friday 6th June (Midnight) Interview date: Monday 16 th June 2025 Blaby District Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all, and we welcome applications from all diversities. We are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people, care leavers and those in the Armed Forces. As a Disability Confident Employer and to show our commitment to Care Leavers and the Armed Forces Covenant, we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Further information can be found on our jobs page . #J-18808-Ljbffr