Permitting and Licensing Technical Officer

Permitting and Licensing Technical Officer

• Permitting and Licensing Technical Officer

Would you like to join a team that helps customers access important Mining Remediation Authority information through our permiting service?

If so, read on….

What we’re looking for

You may be a great fit if you:

• Enjoy working with a diverse range of people
• Are comfortable using digital tools and learning new technology
• Can organise your work
  , manage priorities and work flexibly
• Like solving problems and working collaboratively
• Have experience in administration and customer service
• Have experience with GIS or mapping tools

What you can expect

• A supportive team who value different working styles
• Clear tasks and structured processes
• Work that makes a meaningful difference to customers and stakeholders
• Opportunities to learn new digital and permitting skills

You will be part of a friendly, customer‑focused team recognised with the 2024 Shine Award for Team Exemplar for excellent teamwork and collaboration.

In this role, you will help us issue around 1,800 permits each year
, supporting customers and colleagues to deliver a smooth, reliable service.

Your work will include:

• Managing the administrative steps of permit applications, from start to closure
• Keeping accurate digital records and completing required reporting
• Using digital tools such as Microsoft Office, GIS and mapping software
• Working with data, databases and mapping information
• Supporting customers by keeping them informed and advocating for their needs in team discussions
• Providing clear technical guidance to colleagues and customers
• Ensuring permitting information is updated accurately and on time

We understand that everyone brings different strengths.
You don’t need to meet every single requirement to apply. If your experience looks different and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to hear from you.

Role location: Hybrid working (on average 2 days working out of our Mansfield office)

Schedule:

Interviews: w/c 16th March 2026

(If you are unavailable on these interview dates, please make us aware and we will look at alternative dates)

Security:

Successful candidates must pass basic security checks and will be subject to UK Immigration requirements.

A cutting-edge pension scheme with an impressive employer contribution rate of approximately 28.97%.

Experience our values-based recognition scheme that celebrates your contributions.

Flexibility in working patterns, whether it's full-time, part-time, or compressed hours.

Embrace flexible working arrangements tailored to your needs.

Enjoy a generous holiday allowance of 27.5 days annually, plus the flexibility to add 6 extra days to that, alongside 8 public holidays.

Benefit from a comprehensive parental leave policy with 26 weeks of full pay (subject to eligibility).

Get support to further your professional qualifications and payment for one annual professional subscription.

Access a free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme to support your well‑being.

Unlock exclusive employee discounts

Ensure your well‑being with an annual health check and receive £15 monthly towards well‑being activities.

Enjoy the convenience of on‑site free parking, along with complimentary tea, coffee, and soft drinks at our Mansfield office.

Working with us:

We offer different ways to work flexibly, and the following types of flexibility are usually possible: job share, flexible hours, working from home for part of the week and compressed hours. Please feel free to talk about what flexibility means to you at your interview.

With a genuine commitment to flexible working, we believe that work life balance is incredibly important.

Who we are:

Here at the Mining Remediation Authority, we really are a great team to work with. We’re united in our passion and commitment to make a better future for people and the environment in mining areas.

We carry out a wide variety of essential services from responding to coal mining hazards, to keeping everyone and everything safe from mine water pollution.

We are excited about what our future holds. Our work is helping to develop a new sustainable source of renewable…