Licensing Enforcement Officer

1 week ago

Harrogate, United Kingdom North Yorkshire Council Full time

**Salary: £38,220- £42,839 per annum**

**Grade: JK**

**Contract: Permanent**

**Hours: 37 hours per week**

**Weekend Working: Yes**

**Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire**

Our service The Licensing Service carries out an important regulatory function, undertaking a range of duties to help ensure public safety and support business throughout the North Yorkshire Council area.

The role involves providing excellent customer service across the full range of licensing functions, including the Licensing Act 2003, Gambling Act 2005, Taxis, Animal Activities, Pavement Licensing and Street Trading. This is a very varied and fast-paced role, and you will be expected to have the drive and motivation to independently manage your workload and lead on key areas of work.

**Main responsibilities**:

- Assist with the formulation and review of Council policies and take the lead in a specific area of work.
- Investigate complaints and lead on regulatory action against a range of licensed premises, vehicles, activities and individuals.
- Visit licensed premises to inspect and give clear advice on achieving compliance.
- Organise and undertake inspections, visits and investigations in respect of a range of compliance matters, premises and activities across the full range of compliance options.

You will be predominantly based in the Harrogate office; however, you will occasionally be required to attend meetings at other offices in the North Yorkshire area. The cost of travel between the offices, either by train or car, will be covered.

**What you will bring**
- Ability to communicate effectively across a range of situations including verbal, written, and other mediums including report writing and presenting to committee.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Work to legislative, process and policy timescales at times under pressure.
- Able to interpret complex legislation and provide clear advice, direction and guidance to stakeholders and colleagues.
- For this role you are required to have a full UK driving licence, a licensing pool car is available to assist in your duties.
- Willing and able to undertake some out of hours work as required.

**What you will get in return**

When you join us, you are entitled to our outstanding benefits and wellbeing plan as part of your position.

Our holiday entitlement starts at 28 days rising to 34 days (pro-rata) per year with continued service, plus public holidays.

Pension: for your retirement with our generous local government pension scheme with a 18.5% contribution.

Fitness & Rewards: Fitness discounts with various gyms across the county. Stay on top of your game and £££.

Lifestyle Savings: explore a huge range of discounts to help you money across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers. Plus lots more

**Contact and Apply**

**Key Dates**:
Closing Date: 21st October 2025

Interview Date: 5th November 2025

Interview Venue: Harrogate Civic Centre, Harrogate

**Key Documents**:
Job Description

Total Rewards Brochure

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.

**Licensing Enforcement Officer**

**Salary**:£38,220 - £42,839 per annum

**Posted**:07/10/2025

**Closing date**:21/10/2025

**Closing time**:23:59

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