Job Description

Our public sector client based in the East Midlands are searching for a Licensing Officer to join their team. They are looking for an experienced professional to come on a contract basis for a minimum of 3 months, with the possibility to extend. This is a hybrid role offering a competitive rate of £40–£45 per hour, and they are keen to get someone started as soon as possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing taxi licence applications (new, renewals, transfers)

• Managing compliance and ensuring adherence to licensing legislation and policies

• Providing expert advice on taxi licensing to applicants and stakeholders

• Using the Uniform system to manage and update licensing records accurately

• Conducting checks and validations, including documentation and DBS verification

• Supporting the wider licensing team with day-to-day operational duties

Required Experience

• Extensive experience in taxi licensing within a local authority setting

• Strong working knowledge of the Uniform system

• Proven experience handling taxi licence applications end-to-end

• Up-to-date knowledge of licensing legislation and regulatory requirements

• An up-to-date DBS check (essential)

• Ability to start at short notice / ASAP

Desirable (optional)

• Experience working in a fast-paced local authority environment

• Strong stakeholder communication skills

• Previous interim/contract experience

If this opportunity is of interest, please apply below