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Permanent&nbsp; Ref: H0722 We are currently seeking a Lead Officer to support the Council’s busy licensing service.&nbsp; Key responsibilities will be dealing with a wide variety of statutory licensing and registration functions affecting businesses and other organisations throughout the borough, you will ensure complex licensing applications and enquiries are dealt with within the required deadlines, supporting both the Licensing Manager and the team to apply policies and legislation affecting the service area. There will be opportunities to work in a hybrid (office/home) environment for the working week.&nbsp; We are based at our modern and newly configured offices in The Forum in Hemel Hempstead with staff parking available nearby.&nbsp;&nbsp; This role would suit a licensing officer who wants to progress in their career and is looking for a varied and unpredictable workload in a supporting role. You should have a good overall knowledge of a variety of licensing functions and be able to work well as part of a team in addition to managing your own workload effectively. Applicants must have a driving licence that is valid in the UK and use of a vehicle. A basic check will be undertaken with the Disclosure and Barring Service to ensure that the successful candidate has no relevant convictions. For further details and to apply please go to <a href="http://www.dacorum.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.dacorum.gov.uk</a> Closing Date: 1st February 2026

Dacorum Borough Council

Lead Licensing Officer

Civic &amp; Democratic Services Officer Grade 6 , SCP 22-26 £33,699 - £37,28037 Hours - Permanent Why Castle Point? Castle Point Borough Council is a statutory body responsible for employing nearly 350 staff, and delivering over 150 council services, both statutory and for the community's well-being and benefit. Castle Point Borough Council aims to provide high-quality and financially sustainable services while prioritising outstanding customer service, transparency in decision-making, and promoting local democracy. Additionally, the council seeks to transform, modernize, and improve its performance, as well as support and enable the communities within its jurisdiction to be strong, healthy, and thriving. Our values: Trust, Respect, Improving and Learning, and Customer Focus Job purpose To service the Council’s Committees and other bodies as required, including arranging and attending Member and Officer-level meetings, compiling reports and agendas, minutes and decision notices, despatching committee papers on time, taking and drafting minutes. To provide advice to Committee Chairmen, Members, officers and the general public on the Council’s Constitution and governance in relation to meetings, in line with legislative requirements and advice about the declaration of interests, as required. To provide advice and make arrangements to facilitate executive decision-making by individual Cabinet Members and the Cabinet, as appropriate. To deputise for the Democratic Services Manager in dealing with queries from Councillors or the Council’s Leadership Team and the delivery of functions within the service. To advise the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Cabinet and Leadership Team and external stakeholders on civic activities, ceremonial matters and on civic protocol. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>To service the Council’s Committees and other bodies as required, including arranging and attending Member and Officer-level meetings, compiling reports and agendas, minutes and decision notices, despatching committee papers on time, taking and drafting minutes. </li></ul><ul><li>To take appropriate action to implement, or to ensure that decisions are implemented, in accordance with the decisions taken in Committee. </li></ul><ul><li>To give advice and support to Members and Officers as necessary in meetings on the Council’s Constitution and related documents and in particular procedural matters relating to meetings and about the declaration of interests, as required. To advise on the decision-making process, including on executive decision-making by individual Cabinet Members and the Cabinet, and provide advice to Committee Chairmen, Members, officers and the general public on the Council’s Constitution and governance in relation to meetings, in line with legislative requirements. </li></ul><ul><li>To be responsible for the maintenance, updating and indexing of the computerised records for Democratic Services (including the publication of information on the Committee Management Information System on the Council’s website and the MyCMIS app) and the training and development of the skills of others in the use of these systems. </li></ul><ul><li>To assist in the development and delivery of the annual Member induction and competency training programme. </li></ul><ul><li>To plan and organise and attend Mayoral/civic events and engagements. This will involve occasional evening and weekend work. </li></ul><ul><li>To provide advice on civic and ceremonial matters to Members, officers and the public. </li></ul><ul><li>To assist in co-ordinating the Mayor’s and Deputy Mayor’s calendar, provide secretarial and technical support, including updating and maintaining the Mayoral Guide and protocol. </li></ul><ul><li>To assist in co-ordinating arrangements for Operation London Bridge in liaison with the Democratic Services Manager. </li></ul><ul><li>To assist in co-ordinating the Mayor’s and Deputy Mayor’s calendar, provide secretarial and technical support, including updating and maintaining the Mayoral Guide and protocol. </li></ul>The Experience You Will Bring <ul><li>Educated to A Level standard or equivalent experience. </li></ul><ul><li>Highly effective written and verbal communication skills, including listening skills. </li></ul><ul><li>Strong interpersonal skills to gain the agreement and acceptance of others including colleagues, senior managers and Members. </li></ul><ul><li>Up to date knowledge of IT systems used by the Council, including Microsoft Office </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to work under pressure in a rapidly changing environment, making decisions and solving problems to meet operational targets, involving devising solutions and prioritising the resources available. </li></ul><ul><li>Resilience and ability to handle potentially difficult customers. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience of administering meetings and producing minutes of meetings and of writing reports and drafting speeches and press releases. </li></ul><ul><li>Previous experience in administrative roles </li></ul>Castle Point Borough Council is proud to be a disability confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. We’re also committed to interview all?veterans?and?care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. Castle Point Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. If you have queries on this role or would like to see a copy of the full role profile, please email <a href="mailto:sworthington@castlepoint.gov.uk" target="_blank">sworthington@castlepoint.gov.uk</a><ul></ul>

Castle Point Borough Council

Civic & Democratic Services Officer

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Senior Democratic Services Officer (P01745) Starting salary £41,992pa with progression to £45,089pa through annual increments subject to satisfactory service (inclusive of outer fringe allowance) 37 hours per week (hybrid working and in person evening meetings) Permanent contract The Borough of Welwyn Hatfield is unique, with its foundation steeped in history. It is no surprise it is a place where people want to live and work. In this pivotal role, you will ensure residents of the Borough have access to local democracy whilst upholding the principals of good governance.If you have a genuine interest in democracy and governance, are committed to driving change and improving services, this is the role for you. The successful candidate will become a key member of the Governance Services Team and will provide a comprehensive range of services, includingsupport to various council meetings throughout the municipal year. You will play a full role in the democratic life of the council: being responsible for the preparation ofcommittee summonses, agendas, provision of advice during meetings, report preparation and ensuring an accurate and timely record of meetings is made. To be successful in this role, you will need experience of committee administration and have a working knowledge of the democraticdecision-making process. This role requires excellent written and verbal communication skills and meticulous attention to detail. This is a small team, so we need a good team player who welcomes and responds positively to change. The ability to converse with ease with other staff and members of the public and to provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for this post. The role is hybrid - we are looking for somebody to work in our primary office in Welwyn Garden City two days per week. OurCOREvalues —Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent — underpin how we work and what we stand for. Working in the heart of Welwyn Garden City, we offer flexible working arrangements, access to electric pool cars, as well as the Local Government pension scheme and generous annual leave.You can see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here<a href="https://careers.welhat.gov.uk/homepage/8/my-rewards" target="_blank">My Rewards – Careers</a> Please note that we do not offer sponsorship for employment in the UK. Closing date for applications is 12 January 2026 Remote assessments will be held on 16 January 2026 Face to face interviews will be held on 22 January 2026 Keywords: Governance, Councillors, Democratic, Committee, Agendas, Decision Making, Hybrid, Working, Hertfordshire, Welwyn Hatfield, local government

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