Licencing Technical Officer

Licencing Technical Officer - Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council Join us in delivering excellent licensing services for the community. This role is part of the Environmental Health team, specialising in licensing across a range of sectors. Position type: Full-time, Mid-Senior level, 37 hours per week (hybrid working) Salary: £38,350 per annum starting, progressing to £41,254 pa (inclusive of outer fringe allowance) Key Responsibilities

• Uphold licensing objectives, including public safety, crime prevention, protection of children and public nuisance.
• Conduct consultations, determine and issue licences in accordance with Council's delegation scheme, and attend hearings when required.
• Provide specialist technical advice, make decisions and respond to customers, officers and members on service requests and enquiries.
• Support operational development and delivery of the Regulatory Services department, meeting statutory and service targets.
• Carry out enforcement consistent with statutory licensing duties, local policy and national guidance.
• Attend court, committees or tribunals to give evidence as necessary.
What We're Looking For
• Enthusiastic and knowledgeable officer with service delivery experience.
• Genuine interest in public protection and support for the business community.
• Valid UK driving licence and access to a car.
About us Community is at the heart of what we do. Welwyn Hatfield covers Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield and is committed to providing high-quality, modern services. We foster vibrant, safe, content workplaces where our people feel valued. We offer a unique and attractive working environment in Welwyn Garden City, flexible arrangements, electric pool-car access, pension scheme and generous annual leave. Our core values are Collaborative, Open, Responsible and Excellent. How to Apply Remote assessment: 16 January 2026 Face-to-face interviews: 21 January 2026 Closing date: 11 January 2026 Please note we do not provide sponsorship for employment in the UK. Contact For an informal conversation, please contact Emma Walker, Assistant Director Public Realm - Referrals increase your chances of interviewing by 2×.


• Enthusiastic and knowledgeable officer with service delivery experience.
• Genuine interest in public protection and support for the business community.
• Valid UK driving licence and access to a car.
  
  Community is at the heart of what we do. Welwyn Hatfield covers Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield and is committed to providing high-quality, modern services. We foster vibrant, safe, content workplaces where our people feel valued.
  
  We offer a unique and attractive working environment in Welwyn Garden City, flexible arrangements, electric pool-car access, pension scheme and generous annual leave.