Technical Licensing Officer

Technical Licensing Officer – Selective Licensing Team

We’re recruiting a Technical Licensing Officer to join the Selective Licensing Team ahead of the borough’s new Selective Licensing scheme launching in January 2026.

This Technical Licensing Officer role is open to candidates with a strong administrative background. The council is happy to train and develop administrators into the Technical Licensing Officer position, providing full support on licensing legislation, processes, and systems.

As a Technical Licensing Officer, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day delivery of the Selective Licensing scheme, helping ensure landlords and managing agents meet their legal responsibilities and that residents live in safe, well-managed homes.

Key Responsibilities – Technical Licensing Officer

As a Technical Licensing Officer, you will:

Assess, process, and determine Selective Licensing applications (full training provided)

Manage an active caseload, ensuring statutory and service deadlines are met

Use digital systems and data tools to maintain accurate and accurate records and produce reports

Communicate effectively with landlords, tenants, and partner agencies to promote compliance

Support inspections, enforcement activity, and housing standards improvement work where required

About You – Technical Licensing Officer

We’re looking for a Technical Licensing Officer who has:

Experience in an administrative, office-based, or case management role

Confidence using IT systems, databases, and Microsoft Office

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

A professional, resident-focused approach

An interest in housing, regulation, or public sector work (desirable, not essential)

Why Apply for the Technical Licensing Officer Role?

Full training provided to develop you as a Technical Licensing Officer

Opportunity to work on a new Selective Licensing scheme

Clear progression into a technical housing and licensing career

Supportive local authority team environment

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