PERMANENT: 37 Hours per week
SALARY:£40,444 to £43,149 per annum
LOCATION:Tiverton
We have an exciting opportunity for a Licensing specialist to join our Public Health Team.
Candidates will need to demonstrate that they have significant experience in the field of Licensing and are able to apply Licensing policy, guidance and legislation on a range of considerations, and support with the review and formulation of licensing policy and implementation of legislation changes.
As the escalation point for licensing matters, you will guide the team through hearing procedures and investigations. You will be required to prepare and present reports and make appropriate recommendations to the Licensing and Regulatory Committees, prior experience of this is essential. Therefore, excellent written and verbal communication skills are required for this role. Experience working with partners and external agencies on licensing related matters is required.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a proven track record of independent working, managing a complex case load and using your initiative and decision making on prioritising workload and enforcement issues. You will also be able to manage a small team, allocate workloads and oversee the progress of applications, investigations and projects that are being delivered by the wider team.
You will be able to work under pressure and have well developed influencing and negotiation skills alongside excellent communication skills. The successful candidate will be able to work effectively as part of a team and be able to demonstrate networking and partner working skills and experience.
The Job Description refers to the level of competencies required for this post. Foran explanation of what this means,please see Core Competencies .
A satisfactory basic disclosure check and three years complete employment history will be requested in the event of you being offered the position.
Unfortunately we are unable to sponsor skilled worker visas at this time. For more information on pre-employment checks, please review the documents found here.
Please remember to quote the following post and vacancy numbers:
CLOSING DATE:
CLOSING DATE: 05 November 2026 at 5:00pm
POST NUMBER:
POST NUMBER: ES35
VACANCY NUMBER:
VACANCY NUMBER: 2026138
PROPOSED INTERVIEWS:
PROPOSED INTERVIEWS: w/c 16 November 2026
MDDC reserves the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage early applications.
We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups. We are keen to make our interviews accessible. Let us know on your job application if you have a disability and need any reasonable adjustments.
We're committed to Equality of Opportunity andwelcome applications from all sections of the community.
If we've not contacted you within two weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Thank you for showing an interest in this vacancy and we wish you every success with your on-going job search.
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Senior Licensing Officer in Tiverton employer: Mid Devon
Mid Devon District Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values inclusivity and diversity. With a focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to lead a skilled team in delivering impactful local plans while enjoying the stunning natural surroundings of Devon. The hybrid working model allows for a balanced lifestyle, making it an ideal place for those passionate about sustainable planning and community development.
