Taxi Compliance Officer

About this role

Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high-quality services to our communities, residents and businesses. This means we must employ and retain the most talented and dedicated people.


Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward-thinking local authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision-making.


At HDC we want to employ staff who embody our
icare
values (
Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising
), all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.


Job details
Looking for a role where you can make a real difference every day? As our Taxi Compliance Officer, you’ll help keep people safe, support high standards in the taxi and private hire trade, and play a key part in shaping how new national changes are introduced locally.


About The Role
This is a varied, hands‑on role within our Licensing Team, focused on supporting safe, fair and well‑regulated taxi and private hire services across the district. You’ll carry out compliance checks, respond to complaints, work with partners, and help licence holders understand what’s expected of them.


Over the next 18 months, you’ll also support the council in responding to new National Taxi Standards and preparing for the introduction of a new licensing regime linked to upcoming tobacco and vape legislation.


You’ll be part of a supportive team that values being Accountable, Collaborative and Respectful, and you’ll have the opportunity to help shape how change is implemented on the ground.


About You
You’ll be confident, approachable and comfortable working with a wide range of people. You’re organised, calm under pressure, and able to deal with tricky situations in a fair and professional way.

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