Teignbridge District Council
Licensing Officer - Neighbourhood Service
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Licensing Officer
Permanent
£31,022 - £38,220 per annum (career graded) (subject to 26/27 pay review)
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 do things well and keep developing.
We are seeking a Licensing Officer to join our Commercial Team. 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 organized professional with experience in local authority licensing and a strong understanding of licensing legislation.
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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 organizations.
- Be committed to continuous professional development and keeping up to date with legislative changes.
- Share our commitment to excellent customer service, inclusivity, and teamwork.
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 organization. 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.
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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.
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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.
It is vital to read 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.
Apply today and help shape a safe, vibrant, and well-regulated district.
Closing Date: Tuesday 4th August 2026 @ midnight
Interview Date: Monday 10th August 2026
No agencies please.
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