Bedford Borough will become the proud UK and European Home of Universal, it will be the only Universal Park of its kind in Europe and the impact will be transformative.

It is an exciting time for Bedford Borough Council, as a Licensing Compliance Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting the Councils licensing functions.

Reporting to the Licensing Team Leader, this role will involve the enforcement of a wide range of licensing legislation, primarily the Licensing Act 2003, Gambling Act 2005 and the licensing of hackney carriage and private hire drivers, vehicles and operators.

You will be conducting compliance checks and inspections , investigating alleged offences under the legislation and preparing and presenting reports at licensing hearings. Your work will help ensure our communities are safe, fair, and well I know I only just found regulated.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a very busy and dedicated team dealing with a range of interesting and complex functions.

How to apply

When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions.  The application questions require a yes/no response.  Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria.  An optional CV template is provided below.  

Closing Date: 1st August 2025

Interview Date(s): W/C 18th August 2025

Please note:

The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:

· a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)

· a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical

For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk

Guaranteed Interview Schemes

Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for.  Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.  

Visa Sponsorship

Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Basic DBS Post 

You will be required to complete a basic criminal records check for unspent convictions.