Licensing Manager

Sharper Consulting Services is seeking an experienced Interim Licensing Manager to provide short-term operational and leadership cover within a small but busy licensing service in Hertfordshire. The role will focus on day-to-day management, maintaining service continuity, and supporting officers across the full range of licensing functions.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone comfortable stepping into an active service with minimal handover.

• Full‑time hours – Hybrid working (typically 2‑3 days on site)
• Contract:
  
  Initial 3 months (rolling)
• £45 – £55 Per Hour (DOE)

• Provide interim management of the Licensing Team, including supervision of officers and admin support
• Oversee delivery of statutory licensing functions, including:
  • Alcohol & entertainment licensing
  • Taxi & private hire licensing
  • Gambling licensing
  • Street trading
  • Scrap metal licensing
• Act as point of escalation for complex cases, complaints and member enquiries
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures
• Support committee processes, hearings and decision‑making where required
• Liaise with legal services, enforcement, environmental health and external stakeholders
• Maintain performance, workflow and service standards during the interim period

• Significant experience working within local authority licensing services
• Strong working knowledge of core licensing regimes (alcohol, taxi, gambling, street trading etc.)
• Experience managing or acting as lead officer within a licensing team
• Confident decision‑maker with a pragmatic, solution‑focused approach
• Ability to step into a live caseload and service environment quickly

• Previous experience as a Licensing Manager / Senior Licensing Officer
• Experience attending or advising Licensing Committees and Sub‑Committees
• Familiarity with hybrid working arrangements in a local authority setting