Licensing Assistant (part-time, two-year temporary contract) 

North West Leicestershire District Council is a busy council, working across our communities to help people and businesses thrive. We are looking for a Licensing Assistant to administer and support enforcement tasks relating to many areas of licensing including alcohol and entertainment, taxis, gambling and street trading. 

The successful candidate will process licence applications received both digitally and paper based. Tasks include data inputting using Idox Uniform and liaising with customers both face to face, by email and over the telephone. Reporting to the Licensing Team Leader, you will support the council's Licensing Officers in determining licence applications and undertaking appropriate enforcement work whilst following legislative processes and timeframes.  

We are looking for someone with strong administrative skills and recent experience of working in an environment where they regularly communicate with customers. Some knowledge of licensing law and procedures is required.  

•          18.125 hrs per week with an annual salary of £12,792 - £13,634pa (pro rata to length of contract) (Full-time equivalent £25,584 - £27,269pa) (pay award pending)

•          Agile working scheme with a combination of home and office working

•          124 hours of holiday per year (including bank holidays) increasing to 138 hours after 5 years (pro rata to length of contract)

•          Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with at least 25% employer's contribution

•          Employee benefits programme including payback on medical, dental and optical expenses

•          Continued training and development opportunities 

Interested...? Take a look at the job pack online or please feel free to get in touch with Tonya Cooper (Licensing Team Leader) at [email protected]  or on 01530 454528, who will be happy to discuss this important and exciting role.

You can apply for any of our posts online at https://www.nwleics.gov.uk/pages/jobs_and_careers

Applications must be made using the on-line application process.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job will be guaranteed an interview.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This is an exciting time of change at NWLDC as we progress devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR). To learn more about what this means, visit: Devolution - North West Leicestershire District Council  and email [email protected]  if you have any questions. 

Closing Date: Tuesday 8 July 2025