Licensing Technician

1 day ago

Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom Chichester District Council Full time

Salary

£32,061 to £33,699 per annum + £1,239 Essential Car User Allowance per annum

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Package

26 days paid AL pro rata for part time staff, Flexi Scheme, Excellent contributory pension scheme, Cycle to work, Health & Wellness checks, Store discounts, gym membership discount

Date posted

18/11/2025

Job reference

LICY25N002

We are looking for a well organised individual to join the Licensing Team. You will be welcomed into a friendly, small but busy and motivated team helping to support the Council with the administration, enforcement and development of policy primarily associated with the licensing of taxis and residential/ holiday caravan sites.

Experience of conducting inspections, investigations and enforcement work in relation to licensing is highly desirable as is preparing and presenting committee reports, although training will be provided.

The position of Licensing Technician plays an important part in helping to ensure the Council fulfils its various statutory functions in respect of a number of different licensing regimes. You will also provide support and technical assistance to other members of the team.

Working closely with the Council's partners, elected members and communities, you will oversee and co-ordinate the development and subsequent implementation of various licensing policies. Through this we raise safety and conduct standards which directly has a positive effect on those living, working or visiting the Chichester district.

You will have:

  • A good level of education
  • Previous experience of working in law enforcement and ideally Local Authority licensing functions, particularly taxi and/or caravan site licensing
  • Experience of working with administrative procedures and IT systems
  • Understanding of Local Authority decision making processes
  • Confidence in communication, with strong skills, both written and verbal
  • The ability to manage a busy but varied workload

The post is offered on a full-time basis. You will need to be able to work under your own initiative and on occasion out of office hours. The Council's ethos of flexible working is fully supported.

For more information about the post please contact David Knowles-Ley on or by email: dknowles-

Employee benefits include:

  • Excellent defined benefits Pension Scheme
  • Minimum 26 days holiday going up to 31 days after 5 years (or before with previous service) plus paid Bank Holidays
  • Flexi-time (available for most positions) - potential to build up an extra 12 days leave a year
  • Flexible working arrangements including working from home and 9-day fortnight options
  • Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their relatives
  • Cycle to Work Scheme/Car and Cycle Loan Scheme/discounted city centre parking/ Lease Car Scheme
  • Health & Wellbeing initiatives including free health checks and free eye tests plus subsidised leisure centre membership
  • Payment of your main professional subscription fee.
  • Training and development opportunities – including funding of professional qualification training
  • Staff Awards Scheme

Chichester District Council has a commitment to Equality of Opportunity in Employment. If you have a disability which makes it difficult for you to complete our application form please contact the HR Section who will assist you.

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