Full Time, Permanent
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a confident and motivated individual to join Bristol City Council. The post is based within Licensing, Growth & Regeneration and covers the full range of licensing functions that can be expected in a large, vibrant city environment like Bristol.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all areas of licensing, including alcohol, entertainment, gambling, taxi and private hire, scrap metal and sex establishments.
- Check documents, issue licences, and respond to complex queries from a variety of stakeholders.
- Provide guidance and manage a case load to ensure delivery of the highest levels of customer service.
- Communicate confidently and effectively with different audiences, ensuring understanding of complex regulations and guidance.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to understand and apply complex regulations and statutory guidance.
- Experience in checking documents, issuing licences and managing case loads.
- Strong customer service orientation and case management skills.
Why Bristol City Council?
We offer a fast‑moving and supportive work environment with hybrid working arrangements, flexible working, flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance. You’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
Equal Opportunities
Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. We are committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process and welcome applications from Young people, Black and racially minoritised and Disabled candidates who are currently under‑represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.
Personal Information Confidentiality
The personal information section (including your name) you will complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to ensure fair treatment of all applicants.
