Regulatory Services Licensing Officer (Short- term Lets)
- Location:
- Argyll and Bute Council at Kilmory Castle Lochgilphead Argyll and Bute, PA31 8RT
- Salary:
- £30,257 - £32,374 per year
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 35 hours per week
- Work From Home:
- Hybrid
Service: Regulatory Services
Closing Date: Monday 21st July 2025
2. About the role: Come and join a dedicated and welcoming short-term let licensing team, focused on ensuring that accommodation in Argyll and Bute meets all requirements and are safe. This post is ideally based in Lochgilphead or Oban, but there is flexibility depending on the successful candidate. You will deal with complex applications, prepare and present reports to Committee, inspect accommodation to ensure compliance; liaise with hosts, other agencies and the public, investigate complaints and support teh Team Lead and other team members . Previous experience in a similar role enforcing standards or experience working in environmental health or licensing roles would be beneficial but training will be provided to the successful candidate
4. About the benefits you’ll receive : Our employees make good things happen in the day-to-day life and for the longer term future of Argyll and Bute. We value employees and offer various benefits to support you, including competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, cycle to work scheme, discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for learning and career growth.
5. About the things that matter; We care about our people and the world around us and always aim to do the right thing. From employee recognition schemes to environmental policies we have many initiatives in place to help us look after the things we all care about. Learn more here https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/my-council/jobs-and-careers/working-us
Applicants should note that:-
- This post is not suitable for job share.
To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.
If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description you will require to speak with the recruiting manager, who is:
- Mary Watt, Environmental Health Manager (East)
- Telephone: 01436658906
- Email: mary.watt@argyll-bute.gov.uk
- Reference: ARB15958/037876
Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.
Please also note that we do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.
We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy.