Licensing Support Officer

• Full Time
• Maidenhead, Berkshire
• Posted 10 hours ago
• 24000 - 28000 £ / Year
• Closes: 7 December 2025
  
  

Website Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity in our Licensing Team!

This is a full-time, permanent role with a salary of £24,895 to £28,132 per annum.

About Us

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Licensing Support Officer to join our Licensing team.

The Role

Reporting to the Licensing Team Leader, your role will involve:

• The processing of applications for hackney carriage and private hire drivers, vehicles and operators, involving face to face appointments with the applicants
• Working with licensing officers to determine whether applicants are “fit and proper” to hold a licence
• Taking payments and dealing with all of the required paperwork and online administration.
  
  

What We Are Looking For

Experience in administration work, including finance and payments

Experience of dealing directly, face to face, with customers and members of the public

Experience of working in a large organisation such as a local authority

IT literacy with wide experience of common applications

Previous experience in working in licensing would be desirable

What We Offer

• 32 days annual leave
• Flexible working for a better work-life balance.
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.
• Free employee parking close to the offices.
• Give As You Earn scheme.
• Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement.
• Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.
• Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.
  
  

RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger.

If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Interview dates: week commencing Monday 15 December

If you wish to discuss this position informally, please contact Greg Nelson, Trading Standards & Licensing Manager, on 07970 446526 or e-mail [email protected]

To apply for this job please visit ce0865li.webitrent.com.