Licensing & Compliance Officer (Maternity Cover)

Harborough District Co; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Market Harborough seeks a Licensing & Compliance Officer on maternity cover. This full-time role involves ensuring compliance with licensing laws, processing applications, conducting inspections, and providing professional advice. Ideal candidates should have experience in regulatory environments, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage challenges effectively. The role requires a full UK driving license and flexibility in hours. Benefits include free office parking and generous leave entitlement.

Benefits

Free office parking

Generous annual leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Experience in licensing or compliance roles preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities are essential.
• Full UK driving license required, with flexibility for hours.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with licensing laws across various sectors.
• Process applications and carry out inspections.
• Investigate complaints and provide professional advice.

Skills

Experience in licensing, enforcement, or a regulatory environment

Excellent communication skills

Excellent organisation skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Confidence to make sound decisions

Ability to manage challenging situations

Full UK driving licence

Willingness to work flexibly

Tools

Idox Uniform

Job description

Licensing & Compliance Officer (Maternity Cover)

Employer:

Harborough District Council

Location:

Market Harborough, Leicestershire

Contract:

Temporary

Working Pattern:

Full Time

Hours:

37 hours per week.

DBS Check:

No

Closing Date:

02/01/2026 at 09:00

Reference:

HBC/25/327364

Fixed term 8-10 months

Harborough District Council’s vision is to work with communities in a vibrant, safe and prosperous district and to bring the best opportunities to all.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Licensing & Compliance Officer to join our busy Licensing Team. You’ll play a key role in ensuring businesses and individuals across the district comply with licensing laws — from taxis and alcohol to animal welfare, street trading, and more.

You’ll process applications, carry out inspections, investigate complaints, and provide professional advice to applicants, councillors, and partner agencies. You’ll also prepare reports and may attend Licensing Committees or court when needed.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience in licensing, enforcement, or a regulatory environment
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills
• Confidence to make sound decisions and manage challenging situations
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to work flexibly, including occasional evenings or weekends

Desirable: experience using Idox Uniform.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 9:00am on 2nd January 2026. Interviews will be held w/c 12th January 2026.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date should we receive sufficient suitable applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Desirable criteria from the person specification may be used for sifting purposes.

If you think you would be a great fit for us, but don’t meet all the requirements of the role, please contact us as we’d love to discuss how we could be the next step in your career journey.

Free office parking

Generous annual leave entitlement

How to apply

Our preferred method of receipt of application is via the online application form.

Should you have any difficulties applying online, please e-mail [e-mail]