Job Description

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people's lives.

Appointment will be made at Grade 7 or 8 depending on skills and experience.

Do You Have A

Strong Background in Licensing or Regulatory Compliance with a Passion for Public Safety?

Join our Licensing team and play a vital role in protecting the community. If you're ready for a challenging and rewarding position where your expertise makes a real difference, this is the opportunity for you.

About The Role

Manage a wide range of licensing activities, ensuring compliance with legislation and policy. Lead on complex licensing cases, including complaints and enforcement actions. Review and determine licence applications, making informed decisions to protect public safety. Provide clear, practical advice to applicants, licensees, and stakeholders on licensing requirements. This role offers flexibility, with the ability to work from home for part of the week, combined with office-based collaboration and on-site visits. You'll be part of a small, busy team where adaptability and flexibility are essential. We need officers with a strong work ethic who can work independently, manage complex cases, and provide clear reporting to lead officers.

Out-of-Hours Work

This role may occasionally require working outside of standard office hours. This includes participation in late-night and early-morning operations, particularly within the night-time economy. Such duties are essential to support enforcement activities, ensure public safety, and uphold licensing compliance during peak periods of activity.

About You

Experience of licensing or a regulatory background and if you don't have licensing experience, full training will be provided. Strong communication skills to explain complex requirements clearly. Proven ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively. Experience using Office 365 software packages (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams). A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for site visits.

Desirable

Knowledge of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE). Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. Institute of Licensing). Specialist qualifications such as the BTEC Level 3 Animal Inspector.

We are committed to your development you'll receive structured training and ongoing support to build your expertise and confidence in all aspects of licensing and enforcement.

Why This Role Matters

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Licensing plays a critical role in public safety and safeguarding vulnerable children and adults. Your decisions will directly protect the community and ensure that businesses and individuals operate responsibly and lawfully.



We work to three core principles that guide our commitments and service delivery:

Prepare for the future We plan and innovate to meet future challenges. Deliver for residents We focus on providing high-quality services. Focus on prevention We aim to prevent issues before they arise.

Apply today and help us keep Bath and North East Somerset safe, fair, and thriving together.

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Ready to Apply?

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If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what's involved, please contact John Dowding, Lead Officer, Licensing & Environmental Protection at: john_dowding@bathnes.gov.uk or by telephone on 01225477662

Interview date: 24/10/2025

Previous Applicants Need Not Apply

No Agencies Please

Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible

Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council's at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.*

About Bath and North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits


At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at

https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity

We are a Disability Confident Employer find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW


The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Safeguarding Statement:

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.