Lead Licensing Officer
£35,412 - £39,152 per annum | Permanent | Full Time
Are you an experienced licensing professional ready to take the lead in a dynamic regulatory environment? We are seeking a highly motivated individual to head up our Licensing function, playing a key role in protecting public safety and supporting thriving, compliant businesses within our community.
Working within the wider Environmental Health and Community Safety service, you will lead the Council’s licensing function, ensuring the effective delivery of statutory duties and enforcement responsibilities across a broad range of licensing regimes. These include the Licensing Act 2003, Gambling Act 2005, taxi and private hire, animal licensing, and other regulatory areas.
You will provide strong operational leadership, oversee the processing of applications, compliance and enforcement activities, and ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, customer-focused service.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Licensing service
- Provide expert advice on licensing legislation and complex cases
- Oversee applications, compliance, and enforcement
- Develop and review policies, procedures, and strategies
- Support Licensing Committee hearings and decision-making
- Work with partners to promote public safety and support lawful business
For a confidential, informal discussion about this role please contact Julie Mann or Neil Parker, Environmental Health & Licencing Team Leaders on 01237 428821 or 01237 428823.
To view the full job description or to apply, please visit https://careers.torridge.gov.uk/ and complete the online application form.
Closing Date: 28 June 2026
Interview Date: 15 July 2025
Pay: £35,412.00-£39,152.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Flexitime
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
