Licensing Officer - 14021_1776241209 in Old Town

The Licensing Officer role provides a front line service offering licensing advice and guidance to customers on all aspects of Taxi, Civic, Liquor/Gambling, Houses of Multiple Occupation and Parades/Processions licensing. The role exists to ensure that all customers have access to accurate, relevant and current licensing information which affects their business interests and/or safety, and to maintain effective liaison with all consultees.

Assist in the delivery of high quality, customer focus outcomes in relation to the licensing function on behalf of the City of Edinburgh Council. In particular this will be achieved by facilitating an accurate, timely and efficient administrative and business service. The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they operate in accordance with all relevant legislation and follow all licensing policies and procedures.

This position is subject to Basic Disclosure check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we’re recruiting the best people. We’re interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range. Happy to talk flexible working.