Principal Licensing Officer
Core
Lead the development of the Licensing Section to deliver high-quality licensing services for hackney carriage, private hire vehicles, drivers, operators, and other licensable activities, ensuring compliance with national legislation and corporate objectives.
Role type
Senior management IC licensing officer (transport)
Builds
Licensing policies, enforcement documentation, and operational systems for taxi and private hire services
Domain
Public sector / Transport regulation
Required skills
Strategic planning, team leadership, policy formulation, performance management, statutory compliance, data analysis, project management, stakeholder engagement
Preferred skills
Experience in licensing functions, knowledge of transport regulations, IT solution development
Technologies
IT systems for payments and income management
Responsibilities
Supervise and plan work for 10 officers; develop and implement licensing policies and performance targets; conduct performance interviews and allocate work; prepare reports for Licensing Committee and Cabinet recommending permit approvals or revocations; promote and organize promotional activities for licensing services; deputise for the Licensing Manager on administrative and enforcement issues.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership