The City of Edinburgh Council
Licensing Officer - City Chambers - 16180_1788175665
EH1 1YJ
Key information
- Pay
- £34,452 to £40,501 a year
- Hours
- Full-time
- Contract
- Permanent
- Remote working
- On-site
- Posted date
- 31 Aug 2026
- Closing date
- 14 Sep 2026
About this role
Licensing Officer
City Chambers
Salary
£34,452 - £40,501
Hours
36 per week
This role provides a front line service offering licensing advice and guidance to customers on all aspects of Taxi, Civic, Liquor/Gambling, Houses of Multiple Occupation, Short-Term Lets and Parades/Processions licensing.
The role exists to ensure that all customers have access to accurate, relevant and current licensing information which affects their business interests and/or safety, and to maintain effective liaison with all consultees.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Find out more about our commitment to equalities
https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4
As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.
You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page
Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council
Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.
Happy to talk flexible working.
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