Licensing Officer – City Chambers/Murrayburn Depot

Job Description

Licensing Officer – Fixed term until 31/05/2027

Location: City Chambers

Salary: £34,452 – £40,501, Hours: 36 per week, 52 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Provide front line licensing advice and guidance to customers on Taxi, Civic, Liquor/Gambling, Houses of Multiple Occupation and Parades/Processions licensing.
• Ensure all customers have access to accurate, relevant and current licensing information that affects their business interests and safety.
• Maintain effective liaison with all consultees.
• Assist in delivering high quality, customer focused outcomes by facilitating timely and efficient administrative and business services.
• Operate in accordance with all relevant legislation and follow licensing policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Ability to process licensing applications accurately and efficiently.
• Commitment to comply with all statutory and policy requirements.
• Successful completion of Basic Disclosure and, where applicable, Overseas Criminal Record Checks.

Interview and Assessment

The interview process will assess how you bring the City of Edinburgh Council’s Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage applications from women, minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people. Qualified applicants meeting the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Other Information

We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. The role is subject to the salary range and standard terms of employment.