Licensing Support Officer

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Job title Licensing Support Officer

Location Prince Rock Depot

Status Permanent

Hours per week 37

Grade C

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Support Officer to work in the Environmental Health and Licensing Team providing a regulatory service to keep residents safe and well.

This role involves processing licensing applications across all the taxi licensing functions, as well as carrying our various checks to ensure any new or existing licence holder meet the Councils policy requirements through the course of their licence. There will also be a requirement to provide other support to the Environmental Health team, as and when required. It is a busy team, and you will work alongside other Licensing/ Environmental Health Support Officers.

You must have good administration experience, with excellent IT skills, and be able to work efficiently in a busy team, whilst having good attention to detail. You will be dealing directly with those applying for licences daily at the Council offices, so will need to attend on site. Your application should demonstrate how you meet the requirements in the role profile.

Plymouth is a spectacular waterfront city located in the heart of the South West, which has a huge amount to offer, including an unrivalled lifestyle with its amazing green spaces, stunning waterfront and close proximity to some of the best beaches and landscapes in the UK, as well as all the advantages of a vibrant urban culture of a big city.

• Annual leave: up to 26 days annual leave (pro rata), rising to 31 days after five years’ continuous service
• Development opportunities: we're committed to supporting continued learning and development and offer a range of programmes and resources to all our employees
• Local Government Pension Scheme: one of the largest public sector pension schemes in the UK which offers attractive employer contributions
• Employee discounts: You can take advantage of a range discounts

This role is not suitable for flexible working due to the needs of the service.

We are a flexible employer and provide a variety of working arrangements tailored to the needs of each role.

“Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.”

“Plymouth City Council is proud to be an Age Friendly Employer. We encourage applications from talented people at every stage of their career.”

For more information or an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Rosie Brookshaw on 01752 395878 or e-mail rosie.brookshaw@plymouth.gov.uk

Closing date: 12 October 2026

Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, care experience, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation.

As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.