Licensing Manager

Location: South East London

Sharper Consulting Services are seeking an experienced

Interim Licensing Managerto 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 23 days on site)

Contract:

Initial 3 months (rolling) £45 - £55 Per Hour (DOE)

Key Responsibilities 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 Essential Requirements 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 Desirable 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