Job Description

Salary

24,404 - 25,183

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Package

26 days paid AL pro rata for part time staff, Excellent contributory pension scheme, Cycle to work, Health & Wellness checks, Store discounts, gym membership discount

Date posted

11/06/2025

Job reference

LICY25N001



If you're an enthusiastic, motivated and well organised individual with experience of working in administration providing support to a busy multi-disciplined service, then the Licensing Team would love to hear from you.



You will be welcomed into a small but busy and motivated team and will provide a comprehensive administrative and technical support service to the Licensing Team and wider service area. You will often be the first point of contact for our customers by telephone, email, or in person regarding prospective applications, enquiries and complaints relating to taxi/ private hire and caravan site licensing.



Although previous experience of work in relation to licensing is not essential, an administrative background is desirable. If you believe you possess attention to detail and accuracy, experience of working to deadlines and prioritising workloads then this is the position for you. Effective verbal and written communication are essential to this position.



You would also provide additional support to the team on other licensing functions such as alcohol & entertainment and pavement licensing.



The successful candidate will have:


A good level of education Be able to work under your own initiative Previous experience of working in administration and ideally Local Authority licensing functions, particularly taxi and caravan site licensing is desirable Experience of working with administrative procedures and IT systems Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) A flexible attitude to work The ability to manage a busy but varied workload




As this post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, if you are the successful candidate you will be required to complete a basic check through the Disclosure & Barring Service.



If you would like to informally discuss any aspect of this exciting opportunity, please don't hesitate to contact David Knowles-Ley, Licensing Manager on 01243 534743 or via email at dknowles-ley@chichester.gov.uk



Employee benefits include:
Excellent defined benefits Pension Scheme Minimum 26 days holiday going up to 31 days after 5 years (or before with previous service) plus paid Bank Holidays Flexi-time (available for most positions) - potential to build up an extra 12 days leave a year Flexible working arrangements including working from home and 9-day fortnight options Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their relatives Cycle to Work Scheme/Car and Cycle Loan Scheme/discounted city centre parking/ Lease Car Scheme Health & Wellbeing initiatives including free health checks and free eye tests plus subsidised leisure centre membership Payment of your main professional subscription fee. Training and development opportunities - including funding of professional qualification training Staff Awards Scheme




Chichester District Council has a commitment to Equality of Opportunity in Employment. If you have a disability which makes it difficult for you to complete our application form please contact the HR Section who will assist you.