Business Support & Administration Taxi Licensing Service Support Officer Northamptonshire

Taxi Licensing Service Support Officer

Pay: £15.06.

Hours:

37 hours per week (part-time 22.5 hours may be considered).

Location:

Kettering (office-based with some remote working). Contract Length: 12 weeks.

Start Date:

ASAP.

Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of North Northamptonshire Council for a dedicated Taxi Licensing Service Support Officer to support their Environmental Health / Regulatory Services team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy service and play a key role in ensuring taxi licensing processes are delivered efficiently and in line with legislation.

• Processing applications for taxi and private hire licences
• Providing advice to drivers, operators and members of the public
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records on internal databases
• Liaising with internal teams and external agencies regarding licensing matters
• Supporting the administration of licensing processes for vehicles, drivers and operators

• Ensuring compliance with licensing legislation and council policies
• Producing and issuing licences within required timescales
• Managing data in line with Data Protection requirements
• Delivering excellent customer service across all interactions
• Supporting continuous improvement within the service

• Experience in taxi licensing or a similar regulatory/administrative environment
• Knowledge of licensing legislation and processes
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience using IT systems and Microsoft Office
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team

If you are looking for your next opportunity within a fast-paced regulatory environment and have the relevant skills and experience, we'd love to hear from you.

All offers will be subject to satisfactory compliance screening, including right to work in the UK and references.