Apprenticeships are an exciting way to develop your career. At Southampton City Council we’re keen to invest in people, apprentices are a valuable part of our workforce and the future of the council.
As an apprentice you’ll be receiving practical and professional training right from the start. Working alongside experienced colleagues who will supervise your development and a dedicated mentor providing support and guidance throughout your training. You will have regular reviews with your manager and tutor so you know how you are doing and can gain support with any activities to help you progress.
An apprenticeship is a real job, with real responsibilities and along with a competitive salary an apprenticeship will provide you with many benefits including;
- Paid time off for holidays and a pension scheme
- A career path so you can progress to the next level
- On and off the job training
- The achievement of a nationally recognised qualification while you work.
At Southampton City Council we are committed to paying Foundation Living Wage as a minimum and we believe apprentices should also be paid fairly. Your salary as an apprentice will be £24,795 annually and may increase in line with any national rise in Foundation Living Wage.
Although we can’t guarantee you a permanent job at the end of your apprenticeship, we will support you to apply for other roles within the council, and help make sure you are ready for a wider job search with support from our Employment Skills team.
About the role:
We are looking for a confident and conscientious individual to undertake the role of Apprentice Licensing Officer
The Licensing Team carries out a wide variety of statutory licensing functions for both Southampton City Council and, as agents, for Eastleigh Borough Council. The team’s workload is substantial, including, but not limited to, Licensing Act 2003 matters, gambling, lotteries, charitable collections, taxis and private hire vehicles.
Initially the main responsibility for the successful applicant will be to assist in the processing and administration of taxi and private hire licences as well as basic inspection of vehicles to ensure compliance with licence conditions. In time it is anticipated that there will be opportunities to assist in other areas of the team’s work. Accuracy, attention to detail and meeting time limits are of paramount importance, as well as GCSE or equivalent at grade 4 or higher. If you are flexible, with a strong sense of customer service and can fully commit to working in a team under pressure this could be the challenge you are looking for. Good IT skills and confidence dealing with people would be a great advantage in this role.
You will be working towards the Level 4 Regulatory Compliance Officer apprenticeship with the Babington Business College. The duration of this apprenticeship is 15 months with 3 months for the End Point Assessment.
If you feel you have the necessary background, experience and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you.
What we can offer you:
Salary: The salary band for this role is £24,795- £25,185. The starting salary is £24,795 with annual progression through the salary bands.
Here at SCC we have a range of different benefits, a few examples can be found below.
- Excellent local government pension with 16.8% employer contribution
- Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution)
- Generous holiday 25–31 days, based on role and service
- Flexible working options (role-dependent)
- Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents
- Training and development, including coaching and mentoring
- Health and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks
- Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant
- Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform
- Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres
- Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans
- Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer
For further information on our benefits package please visit: Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk)
Contact details for informal discussion:
For further information and details regarding the position please contact, Russell Hawkins at russell.hawkins@southampton.gov.uk
Interview Information:
Please note that interviews are scheduled for Thursday 9th April 2026.
Recruitment contact details:
Email: recruitment@southampton.gov.uk
Tel: 023 8083 4033
For more information about SCC please visit Southampton City Council
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