Licensing Technical Compliance Officer

Company: Ashfield District Council
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Location: Kirkby in Ashfield
Job Description:

Salary & Hours

£28,598 – £31,022 per annum (pay award pending)

37 hours per week, Mon – Fri

Offer subject to basic DBS clearance

Location

Based at the Council Offices in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. The roles are hybrid. Ashfield is easily accessible from the A38 and M1, by bus and by train, with Mansfield and Nottingham just a short distance away.

Licensing Functions

  • Taxi Licensing
  • Licensing Act 2003 (alcohol, entertainment, and late‑night refreshment)
  • Street Trading Consents
  • Scrap Metal Dealers
  • Charitable Collections
  • Pavement Licences
  • Gambling Act 2005

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for highly motivated individuals who are eager to work, enjoy working within a team, are willing to follow instructions and procedures, support colleagues, multi‑task, think on their feet, spot problems and find solutions, and remain calm and sense of humour in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

Your role will be to provide licensing‑related advice via email, telephone, and occasionally face‑to‑face meetings with the general public, licence holders, and a wide range of stakeholders; and to review and process applications and issue licences. You will also handle complaints about licence holders, carry out vetting checks of applicants and existing licence holders, and assist your colleagues in the Licensing Team with the general day‑to‑day activities of the Service.

Qualifications & Experience

Knowledge of licensing legislation or experience of working in a regulatory role would be desirable. Experience in a busy customer service or administrative role would also be helpful.

We value a willingness to be trained, to learn, to take advice, to work hard, and to be hungry to make a positive difference to your life and the lives of others.

Contact

For an informal discussion, please contact Julian Alison, Licensing Manager: 07989 531419.

Application Details

Closing date: 21 June 2026

Interviews: W/C 06 July 2026

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Posted: May 30th, 2026