Licensing Enforcement Officer

Salary details: £ - £

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW.

Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Chesterfield Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this juncture.

Do you care about where you live? Are you confident at approaching people? Can you remain calm in conflict situations? The licensing team are recruiting a full time enforcement officer.

The role is varied and covers a range of duties including visible patrols, issuing fines, problem-solving, and engaging with our local communities. The successful candidate will have specific responsibilities relating to taxi licensing, which involves ensuring drivers and operators comply with regulations, such as carrying proper insurance, displaying licenses, pre-booking private hire vehicles, and adhering to standards for health and safety and record-keeping.

The post holder must have a positive attitude and to be able to work both independently and as part of a busy team and build good working relationships with other teams and agencies. 

This role involves driving council vehicles therefore a full driving license is essential. 

For more information please contact Shaun Morley (Head of Community Safety and Regulatory Services) at shaun.morley@chesterfield.gov.uk or please see the job description above. 

How to apply

Interested candidates should initially apply with their CV and a covering letter stating the job title, and clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. Please send it to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk no later than the closing date shown below.

Closing date: 2 November 2025
Provisional interview date: Week commencing 23 November 2025

Direct link to website:  https://www.chesterfield.gov.uk/licensing-enforcement-officer/

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.