Located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a modernising Council which is passionate and ambitious for the children and families we support, our communities and our workforce. As part of our transformation journey, we continue to build on our progress and put children firmly at the centre of our care. We can only do this because of our highly valued, skilled, and supported workforce.

The Licensing Services team are a busy service who are part of the wider regulatory services comprised of Environmental Health and Trading Standards. The team issue thousands of licences every year to pubs, clubs, taxis, scrap metal merchants, wedding venues and gambling establishments. The work is complex but rewarding and requires a keen eye for detail as every document we issue is part of a legal framework. As a Licensing Services Assistant, you will be responsible for processing the enquiries and verifying that the correct evidence documentation is in place as well as taking payments. You will be issuing licences, vehicle plates, and Identification badges and when trained, will have your own client base.

The Licensing Services team also process all local land search enquiries as part of our legal administrative duties.

You will form part of a small team who deliver these services which are crucial to the clients they serve. If you like being busy, enjoy working with the public and are comfortable working across a multi discipline service, then this could the role for you.

St Helens Borough Council respects and values the individuality that every employee brings. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. Further information about Equality & Diversity at St Helens Borough Council can be found here https : / / www.sthelens.gov.uk / equality

St Helens Borough Council is a Disability Confident Leader. Disability Confident Leader lead the way in helping to take action that changes attitudes, behaviours, and cultures for the better.