Job Introduction

Our team is based at Shearbridge Depot, providing a vital service to the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire licensed trade. We administer HC/PH licence applications in accordance with the relevant statutory provisions and the Council’s policies and procedures.

We are looking for a temporary Licensing Officer to join our dedicated team in the Hackney Carriage & Private Hire Licensing team. This role is an opportunity to make a real difference in our vibrant and diverse city.

 The main responsibilities of this role:

• Have excellent customer service skills, maintaining a polite and professional manner at all times.
• Have the ability to communicate sometimes complex matters in a way that is easily understood, both verbally, written and by electronic means.
• Be able to check documents and applications against established guidelines and procedures.
• Have excellent attention to detail. 
• Interrogate and maintain a range of information systems and databases, completing enquiries as appropriate and in line with service user guidelines and procedures.
• Be competent in a wide range of IT packages relating to the area of work, including management information.
• Interpret licensing legislation and policy in a fair and proportionate manner

If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact Jamie Brown on jamie.brown@bradford.gov.uk  

Equal Opportunities 

We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants. 

The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.