Licensing Manager

East Suffolk Council; Lowestoft; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Licensing Manager to provide high-quality advice on licensing matters. Located in Lowestoft, the role requires experience in licensing and team supervision. Benefits include generous leave and training opportunities. This position offers an agile working environment with a salary between £49,282 - £53,460 per annum.

Benefits

Great opportunities for training and development

Generous leave entitlement

Local government pension scheme

Free car parking

Discounts on various products and services

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a related licensing position is essential.
• Knowledge and skills required for the role must be demonstrated.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, timely, and cost-effective licensing advice.
• Support the vision of the East Suffolk Strategic Plan.
• Supervise and motivate a team effectively.

Skills

Sound understanding of statutory and operating practicalities of licensing

Experience working with elected members or similar positions

Ability to supervise and lead a team

Job description

• East Suffolk Council, Agile working role with need to be able attend offices in Melton (IP12 1RT) or Lowestoft (NR33 0EQ)
• £49,282 - £53,460 per annum
• 37 hours per week
• Permanent

East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work and a great place to make a real difference to people's lives, delivering vital services to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.

An opportunity has arisen for a Licensing Manager to join our Legal Services team ensure the provision of a high quality, timely, cost effective and customer focused advice on Licensing matters that supports the vision of East Suffolk Strategic Plan.

What you will need:

We are looking for someone who has a sound understanding of statutory and operating practicalities of licensing, with previous experience working with elected members or people in similar positions of seniority in public/private companies. We also require someone with the ability to effectively supervise, motivate and lead a team of staff.

The experience/qualifications sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge and skills required for this role is essential.

Why work for us?

East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council, take a look at our video and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work (YouTube).

Here are some of the main benefits:

• Great opportunities for training and development

• Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays)

• Local government pension scheme

• Free car parking (for when you are working in the office)

• Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and beauty and many other products and services.

Please see our benefits brochure for further information (PDF).

The majority of our teams are working in an agile way, with a mixture of home and office working, depending on individual preferences and service requirements. If you wish to discuss how that might impact your working arrangements if you were the successful candidate, please contact the recruiting manager listed at the bottom of this advert.

Please read the job description and person specification before applying for this job.

To find out more -

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Jo Hooley (Legal Services Manager) on 07385 953520, or alternatively email [e-mail].

Closing date: 14 December 2025

Interview date: 22 December 2025

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (Docx)

Step 2 - Complete the online application and upload your CV as your supporting statement.