Licensing Officer - Neighbourhood Service

Teignbridge District Council; Highweek; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension

Hybrid & flexible working

Free parking

Modern office space

Annual leave & wellbeing

Cycle to Work

Career development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Teignbridge District Council is seeking a Licensing Officer at level 2 to join the Commercial Team and oversee a broad range of licensing applications. The role focuses on advising applicants and partner agencies while balancing legislation, council policies and public interest.

Highlights include travel across the district, occasional evening work for hearings, and a commitment to professional development within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in local authority licensing and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong understanding of licensing legislation and policy.
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a wide range of licensing applications and determine them within statutory timescales.
• Provide expert advice to applicants, businesses, elected members and partner agencies.
• Travel within the district and occasional evening work for inspections, hearings and meetings.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of licensing changes and best practices.

Skills

Licensing knowledge

Communication skills

Problem solving

Relationship building

Public service mindset

Team collaboration

Job description

Licensing Officer

Permanent

£36,581 - £39,481 per annum

37 hours per week

Are you an experienced licensing professional looking for a varied and rewarding role where you can make a real difference to public safety and local communities?

We are seeking a Licensing Officer at level 2 of the job description, to join our Commercial Team.

It is vital to read level 2 of the job description and person specification for this role - it will help you understand whether your knowledge, skills and experience match the job requirements. In your supporting statement please tell us how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the person specification.

We do things well and keep developing.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering the Council's statutory licensing functions, ensuring compliance with licensing legislation, supporting local businesses, and helping to protect residents and visitors across the district.

As a Licensing Officer, you will manage a wide range of licensing applications, ensuring they are processed and determined within statutory timescales. You will provide expert advice to applicants, businesses, elected members and partner agencies while balancing legislative requirements, council policies and public interest considerations.

The role may require travel throughout the district, and occasional evening work may be required to support inspections, hearings and meetings.

You will be a motivated and organised professional with experience in local authority licensing and a strong understanding of licensing legislation.

You will have excellent communication skills and the confidence to make balanced decisions in often challenging situations.

To be successful in this role, you will

• Demonstrate sound judgement and problem-solving skills.
• Be able to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Build productive relationships with businesses, residents, colleagues and partner organisations.
• Be committed to continuous professional development and keeping up to date with legislative changes.
• Share our commitment to excellent customer service, inclusivity and teamwork.

Please read level 2 of the person specification for the full criteria.

We're better together.

You will enjoy working together as part of a team to deliver on our vision of making Teignbridge a healthy and desirable place where people want to live, work and visit.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to a diverse and inclusive organisation. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, caring responsibilities, and socio-economic status. We also welcome applications from military veterans and their families.

We can offer:

• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid and flexible working - Part office based, and part home based.
• Free car parking (we also have close access to a mainline train station).
• A recently refurbished modern low carbon office space.
• Generous annual leave and wellbeing package.
• Heavily discounted membership at Teignbridge District Council Leisure Centres.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Opportunities for career and self-development.
• 24/7 employee discount access and employee assistance support.

Join Us

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team and contribute to the delivery of an effective licensing service that protects communities, supports local businesses and promotes public confidence.

Closing Date: Wednesday 14th October 2026 @ midnight

Interview Date: Friday 23rd October 2026

No agencies please.