Licencing Technical Officer (RP0156)

Welwyn Hatfield Council; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking a Licensing Technical Officer to manage regulatory operations within Environmental Health. This role involves delivering effective licensing services, ensuring public safety, and compliance with statutory requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience in service delivery, a passion for public protection, and a UK driving licence. This position offers a hybrid working model and a starting salary of £38,350 with opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Local Government benefits

Electric pool cars access

Qualifications

• Proven experience in service delivery and regulation.
• Genuine interest in public protection and community support.
• Ability to provide specialist technical advice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver regulatory services including licensing consultations.
• Support operational development within the department.
• Carry out enforcement and represent the Council at hearings.

Skills

Service delivery experience

Knowledge in public protection

UK driving licence

Job description

# Licencing Technical Officer (RP0156)**Licensing Technical Officer (RP0156)****Starting salary £38,350pa with progression to £41,254pa through annual increments subject to satisfactory service (inclusive of outer fringe allowance)** **Permanent contract****37 hours per week (hybrid workin****g)** We’re looking for a proactive and enthusiastic professional to deliver the service functions within regulatory services. The Team covers a specialist area of Environmental Health. This role specialises in the regulatory fields of Licensing, including The Licensing Act 2003, Gambling Act 2005, taxis, animal licensing and a range of other miscellaneous licenses. **Key responsibilities:** To uphold the licensing objectives, including public safety, prevention of crime and disorder, protection of children from harm and public nuisance. Work with a range of businesses, legal representatives, responsible authorities, members and residents with your duties to carry out consultations, determine and issue licences in accordance with the Councils’ scheme of delegation and attend hearings where necessary. Provide specialist technical advice, and where necessary make decisions, respond to customers, officers, members and other service requests and enquires. To support the operational development and delivery of the Regulatory services department. To work alone and as part of a team delivering statutory and other services with set targets and service standards, to make a positive contribution towards improving the health and environment of the Borough by means of advice, education, and provide support for enforcement action. To carry out enforcement which is required to fulfil the Councils’ statutory licensing and other duties, in accordance with the law, local policy and current national and other relevant guidance and having regard to the Councils’ strategic priorities. Willingness to attend court, committees, or tribunals to give evidence. To support the operational development and delivery of the Regulatory services department. **What We’re Looking For:** We’re seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Officer with experience in service delivery. A genuine interest in public protection and supporting the business community. This is a high-impact role at the heart of a prominent public-facing service, offering the opportunity to shape standards across the borough. You will have a UK driving licence and access to a car. Community is at the Heart of what we do. Welwyn Hatfield includes the two towns of Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield. The Council is ambitious about providing high quality services to residents in a modern, efficient and an effective way. We know that to provide the best for our residents and visitors, we need to do the same for our people. We have set out to make our workplaces vibrant and happy places to be, places where our people feel safe, content and valued. We can offer you a unique and attractive working environment in the heart of Welwyn Garden City, flexible working arrangements, access to electric pool cars, as well as the Local Government benefits including pension scheme and generous annual leave allowance. Our CORE values — Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent — underpin how we work and what we stand for. You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Emma Walker Assistant Director Public Realm at [e-mail] Please note we do not provide sponsorship for employment in the UK. Closing date for applications is 11 January 2026. Remote assessment will be held on 16 January 2026. Face to face interviews will be held on 21 January 2026.### Licencing Technical Officer (RP0156)* **Salary** Starting salary £38,350pa with progression to £41,254pa through annual increments subject to satisfactory service* **Frequency** Annual* **Job Reference** welhat/TP/100/367* **Contract Type** Permanent* **Closing Date** 11 January, 2026* **Job Category** Public Health & Protection* **Business Unit** Environmental Health* **Location** Council Offices, Campus East,, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 11 December, 2025