Taxi Enforcement Officer
| Posting date: | 18 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £28,598 to £31,022 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 December 2025 |
| Location: | Nelson, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Pendle Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | V63 |
Summary
Pendle Borough Council is looking for a motivated and professional Taxi Enforcement Officer to join our taxi licensing team.
You will play an important role in maintaining the safety, legality, and high standards of licensed taxi and private hire operations across Pendle.
This is a public-facing enforcement role that requires excellent communication skills, a fair approach, and the confidence to deal with challenging situations.
Working both independently and as part of a small team, you will help ensure that all licensed drivers, vehicles, and operators comply with relevant legislation, licence conditions, and council policies.
Pendle is in Lancashire’s scenic Pennines, close to the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District, and Manchester.
We offer:
• Flexible working, including no set core hours, up to 2 flexi days per month, and compressed hours
• Up to 31 days annual leave
• Flexible contracts requiring 2–3 days in the office each week (more if needed), so you should live within commuting distance of Nelson, Lancashire
Our Benefits include:
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Option to buy extra annual leave
• Cycle to Work, home tech, and car salary sacrifice schemes
• Discounts at major retailers via the Vivup programme
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on any basis, including disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or age.
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
You will play an important role in maintaining the safety, legality, and high standards of licensed taxi and private hire operations across Pendle.
This is a public-facing enforcement role that requires excellent communication skills, a fair approach, and the confidence to deal with challenging situations.
Working both independently and as part of a small team, you will help ensure that all licensed drivers, vehicles, and operators comply with relevant legislation, licence conditions, and council policies.
Pendle is in Lancashire’s scenic Pennines, close to the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District, and Manchester.
We offer:
• Flexible working, including no set core hours, up to 2 flexi days per month, and compressed hours
• Up to 31 days annual leave
• Flexible contracts requiring 2–3 days in the office each week (more if needed), so you should live within commuting distance of Nelson, Lancashire
Our Benefits include:
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Option to buy extra annual leave
• Cycle to Work, home tech, and car salary sacrifice schemes
• Discounts at major retailers via the Vivup programme
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on any basis, including disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or age.
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
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