Licensing and Regulatory Enforcement Officer
| Posting date: | 15 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £35,412.00 to £38,220.00 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Local Government Pension Scheme |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 04 February 2026 |
| Location: | Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Melton Borough Council. |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Purpose of the job:
The Council is seeking to appoint a part time (4 days a week) permanent Licensing and Regulatory Enforcement Officer to support the Licensing team within Regulatory Services. The successful candidate will undertake a range of technical and administrative duties in relation to our specialist licensing services. As a member of a team, you will contribute to the delivery of the licensing enforcement programme and respond to complaints and other requests for services.
About You:
We are looking for someone who will provide an excellent quality service to all customers, meet targets and performance standards relevant to the assigned duties in order to achieve high standards of service delivery.
You will be required to carry out inspections and investigations (both during office hours at weekends and evenings as required) and undertake other relevant activities in relation to licensing matters and provide advice as required. You must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including maintaining accurate records, drafting reports and dealing with correspondence.
You must have a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.
About Us:
Working for Melton Borough Council provides an excellent range of benefits and family friendly working policies. These include flexi-time with no core hours, agile working arrangements which enables multi-site and home working, generous leave entitlement, a full week off at Christmas, Local Authority Pension Scheme and a clear commitment to your continued professional development.
We look forward to hearing from you if you are looking for the chance to work for a forward thinking Council and make a real difference to the people of Melton and surrounding area.
We guarantee an interview to anyone who is a reservist, veteran or has a disability and meets the criteria for the role.
More Information
You can find out more about this role by viewing the full job description and person specification on our website.
If you would like an informal chat, please do not hesitate to get in touch with:
Joanne Belcher - Environmental Health and Licensing Manager
E-Mail: jbelcher@melton.gov.uk
Phone: 01664 504296
Closing date: * 04 February 2026
Interview dates: Tuesday 17 February and Wednesday 18 February 2026
* We reserve the right to close this vacancy early when we receive sufficient and suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure that you submit your application as soon as possible so that you can be considered for this role.
The Council is seeking to appoint a part time (4 days a week) permanent Licensing and Regulatory Enforcement Officer to support the Licensing team within Regulatory Services. The successful candidate will undertake a range of technical and administrative duties in relation to our specialist licensing services. As a member of a team, you will contribute to the delivery of the licensing enforcement programme and respond to complaints and other requests for services.
About You:
We are looking for someone who will provide an excellent quality service to all customers, meet targets and performance standards relevant to the assigned duties in order to achieve high standards of service delivery.
You will be required to carry out inspections and investigations (both during office hours at weekends and evenings as required) and undertake other relevant activities in relation to licensing matters and provide advice as required. You must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including maintaining accurate records, drafting reports and dealing with correspondence.
You must have a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.
About Us:
Working for Melton Borough Council provides an excellent range of benefits and family friendly working policies. These include flexi-time with no core hours, agile working arrangements which enables multi-site and home working, generous leave entitlement, a full week off at Christmas, Local Authority Pension Scheme and a clear commitment to your continued professional development.
We look forward to hearing from you if you are looking for the chance to work for a forward thinking Council and make a real difference to the people of Melton and surrounding area.
We guarantee an interview to anyone who is a reservist, veteran or has a disability and meets the criteria for the role.
More Information
You can find out more about this role by viewing the full job description and person specification on our website.
If you would like an informal chat, please do not hesitate to get in touch with:
Joanne Belcher - Environmental Health and Licensing Manager
E-Mail: jbelcher@melton.gov.uk
Phone: 01664 504296
Closing date: * 04 February 2026
Interview dates: Tuesday 17 February and Wednesday 18 February 2026
* We reserve the right to close this vacancy early when we receive sufficient and suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure that you submit your application as soon as possible so that you can be considered for this role.
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