Licensing Support Officer Vacancy - Castle Point Borough Council

Licensing Support Officer Vacancy - Castle Point Borough Council

Castle Point Borough Council

Fixed Term, Full Time

£30,023 up to £31,525 per annum

Location: Castle Point

Closing Date: 11th October 2026

 How to apply: Jobs This role is being advertised on behalf of Castle Point Borough Council therefore all applications must be submitted via the Castle Point Borough Council website here. Please note any applications submitted via the Working for Essex ‘apply’ button will be advised to reapply via the Castle Point Borough Council website here

We are looking for a full-time Licensing Support Officer on an 18 month fixed term contract to work at Castle Point Council Offices, Kiln Road, Benfleet within the Licensing Team. The successful applicant will support the Licensing Officers with processing Taxi and Private Hire licensing applications and conduct non-contentious appointments.

Key Skills and abilities:

• Good communication skills (written and oral skills)
• Good project management and organisational skills
• Good analytical skills
• Good time management skills to comply with strict timescales
• A Good knowledge of Microsoft products (Word, Excel etc)
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work on own initiative

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year experience within a Customer facing role; or formal qualification in Business Studies or other Customer focused related qualification.
• An understanding of Taxi and Private Hire licensing would be beneficial.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year experience within a Customer facing role; or formal qualification in Business Studies or other Customer focused related qualification.
• All Licensing training will be provided.

Not only is this a great role for the right candidate but you also get some great benefits including:

• 27 days Annual leave
• FREE Gym membership

For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Licensing Manager on 01268 882381.

The successful applicant will be subject to an ENHANCED LEVEL Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

The Council is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all our employees to share this commitment.

Our values: Trust, Respect, Improving and Learning, and Customer Focus

Castle Point Borough Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

How to apply: Jobs This role is being advertised on behalf of Castle Point Borough Council therefore all applications must be submitted via the Castle Point Borough Council website here. Please note any applications submitted via the Working for Essex ‘apply’ button will be advised to reapply via the Castle Point Borough Council website here