Licensing Support Officer

We are excited to be recruiting to the role of Field Support Officer in our Licensing Team, within Regulatory Services here in Barnsley the place of possibilities.  

This is an ideal opportunity to join us as we grow the team. The successful candidate will provide support services to the licensing team as well as advising and supporting licensees and licence applicants. 

To join us you’ll need a relevant level 2 qualification, previous experience using a range of computer applications and ICT including Microsoft Office, practical experience of dealing with members of the public. You’ll be able to work effectively on your own as well as part of a team and be able to undertake problem solving and make decisions. You’ll be working in a fast-paced licensing team, covering all aspects of Licensing including Taxis and Private Hires, Licensed Premises and Gambling Establishments. 

Barnsley council is a double award winning high performing council with a growing economy, thriving town centre and truly impressive outcomes in our communities. This is why we’ve been awarded Council of the Year 2023, by the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) and the Municipal Journal (MJ). 

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact