Co-op
Licencing Support Analyst
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Licencing Support Analyst
Licencing Support Advisor – Work Level 6C
Salary: £25,430 to £27,000 plus excellent benefits Location: Manchester city centre (hybrid working – policy details)
About the Role
We’re seeking a Licencing Support Advisor to join our Business Support Services team within Co-op Business Services (CBS), an inclusive organisation supporting £8bn+ of Co-op member-owned retail businesses.
Your work will reinforce Co-op’s group vision: "co-operating to build more value for member-owners every day". Here, you’ll help ensure compliance with licencing laws while supporting stores, suppliers, and colleagues—keeping of-community businesses safe, compliant, and thriving.
Key Responsibilities
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Licensing administration:
- Process applications, paperwork, and payments to meet UK licencing laws.
- Work closely with Licencing Practitioners on commercial and regulatory tasks.
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Data compliance:
- Maintain accurate records and GDPR-compliant data integrity across licencing workflows.
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Project support:
- Assist with larger transformation projects, often collaborationing across teams (Legal, Finance, Property, Operations).
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- Customer and supplier relations:
- Liaise with food retail colleagues, local authorities, and legal suppliers to resolve queries promptly.
- Advise colleagues on the legal trade of licenced goods (e.g., alcohol).
What You’ll Bring
We welcome applications from anyone who meets these minimum technical/cognitive criteria:
- Strong attention to detail with accuracy in updating critical records.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills (both written and verbal).
- Ability to handle and analyse large volumes of data efficiently. -Confidence using Office tools (Microsoft Word/Excel) and a readiness to learn third-party systems.
Note: We do not ask for qualifications or proportionality baggage. Training will be provided, including acquiring a personal alcohol licence for this role.
Why Join Co-op?
We’re employees’ own, democratic, and driven by community values. With you on board, you’ll thrive in a workplace that balances ambition with support—all while helping create a fairer society:
- Compensation:
- Annual bonus (tied to individual/business performance).
- 28 days holiday (rising to 32 days with until 10 years’ service).
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Financial well-being & benefits:
- 10% employer pension contribution (including auto-enrolment).
- 30% discount on Co-op products, 10% off other brands; Stream early salary access.
- Dependent Bill Discount Scheme** (on select bills).
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Health & work-life:
- Dedicated virtual healthcare: GP consultations, nutrition, mental health, and wellness support.
- 24/7 colleague helpline for holistic assistance.
- Cycle-to-work and pet wellness schemes.
A place for everyone
We’re proud of our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and reluctant talent. All Colleagues are supported to succeed here.
- If you have a disability meeting our baseline, we guarantee you’ll be invited for an interview.
- Adjustments during your recruitment process made no questions asked.
- Explore our diversity policies
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