Licensing Officer

**Licensing Officer**:
Job description

**Are you a positive, highly motivated individual?**

We are looking for an enthusiastic and well organised person, with a genuine interest in Licensing, to join our dynamic forward-thinking team, at Appletree Court in Lyndhurst.

**Are you looking for an interesting job with lots of variety?**

**Who we are looking for**

We are looking for a self-motivated, confident team player who has excellent communication skills for liaising with customers, local businesses and external agencies. You will need to be able to use bespoke IT systems and have the ability to accurately process payments and issue licences within defined timescales.

Knowledge of licensing would be an advantage but is not essential, as full training will be provided.

**What’s in it for you**
- £26,980 - £30,364 per annum pro rata
- 23 - 25 days annual leave pro rata (plus an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service)
- Local Government Pension scheme
- On-site parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Hybrid working
- Wide range of employee discounts at high street retailers, including supermarkets, stores, and restaurants
- Cycle to Work scheme which could save you around 40% on cycles and accessories

**About us**

We can offer you a great place to work and a great team to work with. Our offices are located in the centre of the picturesque New Forest, with open plan layout and modern meeting spaces. We offer the opportunity to work some of the part time 22.5 hours remotely and there is flexibility over the pattern of work for the week.

At NFDC we believe that all our employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the council and that’s why we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally, and self-development is promoted. We also recognise the value of a highly motivated and engaged workforce and we actively promote a good work/life balance.

If you like the sound of the role and want an informal chat, please call Christa Ferguson, Licensing Manager on 02380 285505.

**Closing Date: 2 April 2023**

**Interviews are likely to be held on 18**th** April 2023