Job Description

Licensing Strategy & Policy Officer Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the busy Licensing Team as a Strategy & Policy Officer.
As a member of the Taxi Licensing and Sports Grounds & Events Team, you will ensure that the statutory functions of the Council are maintained and enforced efficiently and effectively.
In addition, you will be involved in the Council's approach to the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act, known as Martyn's Law.
Duties will include delivering an efficient and effective service responsive to the needs of the public within the statutory provisions, preparing reports, overseeing relevant service policies and strategies, budget management and income generation, staff management and the management of queries and complaints as well as other duties as detailed in the job description.
This includes:

• Attending relevant committees
• Reviewing service plans and managing the strategic direction of the service
• Working in partnership with other services and stakeholders
• Working with elected members to assist in delivery the council&s vision
• Attending court
• Monitor and assist in the enforcement of the legislation

You must have a sound knowledge and experience of the relevant legislation and the ability to read and interpret the law to ensure the service carries out all its statutory functions to the highest standard. The role includes unsociable and extended hours, and you will occasionally be required to work weekends and bank holidays. You will also provide cover for the Licensing (General) team as required.
We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.
It is a great time to join us and we welcome your application.
Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
Full-time employees work 37 hours for 52 weeks of the year and we offer a generous holiday entitlement. We are open to discussions about a wide range of flexible working opportunities which benefit you and the Council, including reduced hour contracts, working part time or as a job share.
If you are appointed to this role, your starting salary will be at the bottom of the grade. If you provide pay slip evidence that your basic pay is greater than the bottom of the grade, we will consider starting you at the point of minimum advantage within the grade.
Equality of pay is extremely important to us. All roles at Sheffield City Council are going through an evaluation process which may result in changes to some pay arrangements from 2026. Find out more on our .