Licensing Technical Officer; RP

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 working).

• 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 to carry out consultations, determine and issue licences in accordance with the Council’s 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 enquiries.
• Support the operational development and delivery of the Regulatory services department.
• 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 through advice, education, and support for enforcement action.
• Carry out enforcement required to fulfil the Council’s statutory licensing and other duties, in accordance with the law, local policy and current national and other relevant guidance and having regard to the Council’s strategic priorities.
• Willingness to attend court, committees, or tribunals to give evidence.

• Enthusiastic and knowledgeable Officer with experience in service delivery.
• Genuine interest in public protection and supporting the business community.
• A high‑impact role at the heart of a prominent public‑facing service, offering the opportunity to shape standards across the borough.
• 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 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, 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  Please note we do not provide sponsorship for employment in the UK.

Closing date for applications is 12 April 2026. Remote assessment will be held on 16 April 2026. Face to face interviews will be held on 23 April 2026.

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