Licensing and Regulatory Enforcement Officer

Melton Borough Council Homepage; Melton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Melton is seeking a part-time Licensing and Regulatory Enforcement Officer to support their Licensing team. In this role, you will handle various technical and administrative tasks related to licensing enforcement and respond to customer inquiries. Ideal candidates should possess effective communication skills, a full driving license, and be prepared for inspections outside usual hours. This position offers a supportive working environment with a focus on professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Agile working arrangements

Local Authority Pension Scheme

Generous leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Full driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
• Experience in conducting inspections and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a range of technical and administrative duties.
• Contribute to the delivery of the licensing enforcement programme.
• Respond to complaints and requests for services.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Customer service orientation

Job description

Band 9 (£35,412 – £38,220 per annum, pro rata)

29.6 hours (4 days) permanent, part‑time

Closing Date: 12:00, Wednesday 4 February 2026

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.

You can find out more about this role by viewing the full job description and person specification below.

Joanne Belcher – Environmental Health and Licensing Manager

Phone: [phone]

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.