The posting
Number of Vacancies:
1
Time Type:
Full time
Worker Type:
Regular
Proposed Interview Date:
Thursday, December 17, 2026
Hours of Work:
37
Hiring Manager:
Keith Fenner
Contact Number:
01482 615506
Job Description Summary:
This is a full time, permanent position.
ROLE AND PURPOSE
To assist the Licensing Manager in the development of the Licensing Section in order to deliver a high quality, customer focussed licensing service ensuring a contribution to the wider corporate objectives and the fulfilment of the Council’s statutory duties as well as meeting the requirements of national legislation and guidance.
Manages and issues licences, authorisations and other appropriate documentation for hackney carriage and private hire vehicle, drivers and operators and for other licensable activities where necessary.
Acts as Team Leader, supervising and planning work for 10 officers engaged on providing professional and administrative support for the licensing functions and to assist in the supervision and direction of the work of other officers supporting the licensing section. To contribute to and assist in the policy formulation for the Service.
In addition, the post holder will assist and deputise for the Licensing Manager in all administrative and enforcement issues.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
NC4291.Principal Licensing Officer.docx
Compensation Grades:
GRADES 10.
Pay Ranges:
£46,579.00 - £49,817.00
Job Classifications:
3- Not Politically Restricted - Designated As Not Politically Sensitive (Politically Restricted Posts), Casual - (Travel Allowance Policy), No - (Childcare Disqualification Requirement), No - (Statutory Post)
Benefits of Working of Hull City Council: - A competitive salary - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - Initially 23 days annual leave depending on length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year, and three additional days off, one in May/August and one during the Christmas/New year period - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods - Supportive and forward-thinking culture - Great career development opportunities
PLEASE NOTE: you MUST complete and submit your application by midnight prior to the closing date. For example: If the closing date is Friday 16 October 2026 then your application must be submitted by 11:59pm on Thursday 15 October 2026.
Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description. Provide examples to support your application rather than use of lists.
We are committed to increasing the diversity, equality, and inclusion within our workforce to represent the people we serve and build an environment in which everyone can feel like they belong. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.
We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.
We reserve the right to amend the dates associated with this advert, which may include closing the advert early where required.
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Online searches, including social media, may be carried out as part of the recruitment process.
We are committed to “our values” at the Council of People First, Respect, Learning, Ambition and Partnership. If these align with you then we welcome your application.



