Job Description

Employer:
Sevenoaks District Council
Salary:
26,717 - 27,983 (will be pro-rata to 22hours per week)
Location:
Sevenoaks District Council , Council Offices, Argyle Road
Contract:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Part Time
DBS Check:
No
Closing Date:
09/01/2026 at 23:59
Reference:
SDC/25/327885

Licensing Office Assistant (2 required)

Salary Band B 26,717 - 27,983 (will be pro-rata to 22hours per week)

Part Time - 22hours a week over 3 days

A generous annual leave allowance of 24 days (plus an additional 5 days depending on Continuous Local Government Service).

Sevenoaks District Council's Licensing Partnership is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity to work in the Central Admin Team, which is responsible for processing applications on behalf of four Licensing Authorities and providing general guidance to our customers, Officers and Members.



We are looking to appoint two part-time, permanent

Licensing Office Assistants

, who will form part of our Customer Focus Team, undertaking the roles listed below; knowledge of licensing or use of (Idox) Uniform Database is not essential but beneficial.

The Role

The main duties will include covering the office and responding to visitors in reception, handling our Licensing Inbox and allocating work and responding to general enquiries and answering phones.



Due to the various licensing regimes and the individual Policies for each Partner Authority, there is a lot of information to absorb. Members of the Licensing Admin Team are expected to process high volumes of work, in a demanding workplace environment.



The successful candidates should have the ability to learn and retain information quickly, be an excellent communicator and someone willing to bring fresh ideas to performance improvement.

Why work with us?

We're proud to be a high-performing local authority that values innovation, collaboration and people-first service. You'll be joining a team that cares deeply about its work and is committed to learning, development, and continuous improvement. You'll be supported to make decisions, take initiative, and grow your career in housing.

What's in it for you?

You'll join a dynamic and forward-thinking team delivering services that matter. Every day is different, and the impact you'll have on people's quality of life is immediate and rewarding.



We are one of the few local government authorities to hold Platinum Investors in People accreditation - our commitment to supporting and developing you is genuine and ongoing.



Other benefits include:


Enhanced annual leave of 24 days (excluding bank holidays) Additional leave after 5 years of service Extra Christmas closure day Hybrid working Generous Local Government Pension Scheme Opportunities to join in with social activities Free parking Employee benefits including discounts on shopping, travel, days out and more, Tusker car salary sacrifice scheme and discounts with your MOT Access to BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, a free, 24/7, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service

Interested in the role and want to know more?

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Michael Moss, Licensing Partnership Manager at michael.moss@sevenoaks.gov.uk (who will be happy to discuss the role once contact details are supplied).

Need advice on how to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?

Read the and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements as your application will be judged against these criteria.

Closing Date: 9th January 2026

Interview Date: 15th January 2026

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Equal Opportunities

Sevenoaks - Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.


Sevenoaks District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.


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How to apply

Please apply online (see below). If this is not possible, please contact a member of the HR team by either emailing recruitment@sevenoaks.gov.uk or contacting us on 01732 227383 to discuss how we can assist you in applying.