Job Information
ROLE OF THE JOB
We are currently looking to recruit a dynamic, hardworking and knowledgeable individual to work within our Licensing Team. The Licensing Service administers and enforces a range of licensing regimes.
The Licensing Service forms part of the Business Compliance and Public Safety Unit which sits within the Public Protection Service.
The role will play a key part in the delivery of the licensing service supervising a team of staff providing licensing processing services. The team cover a range of licensing areas including taxis, street trading, caravan sites and scrap metal.
This role involves regular direct contact with members of the public, solicitors and councilors and therefore requires a high degree of effective communication skills and an ability to work under pressure.
This is a full time, permanent position
The position is based at West Hartford Community Fire Station (West Hartford Business Park, NE23 3JP), agile working is strongly encouraged but attendance at offices will be required on a regular basis.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB
- A high degree of effective communication skills.
- An ability to work under pressure.
- Valid UK driving licence
For further information about this role, please contact Tasmin Hardy (Licensing Manager) via email; Tasmin.hardy@northumberland.gov.uk
NCC INFO AND BENEFITS
Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.
For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
- 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
To see all our excellent benefits and perks, please click here.
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Further information
Please note that this is a full time position but applications on a secondment basis would be considered for the right applicant.
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
