East Suffolk Council Address: Melton, Suffolk IP12 1RT or Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 0EQ - agile working between offices Salary: £49,282 - £53,460 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Permanent East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work and a great place to make a real difference to people’s lives, delivering vital services to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk. An opportunity has arisen for a Licensing Manager to join our Legal Services team ensure the provision of a high quality, timely, cost effective and customer focused advice on Licensing matters that supports the vision of East Suffolk Strategic Plan. What you will need We are looking for someone who has a sound understanding of statutory and operating practicalities of licensing, with previous experience working with elected members or people in similar positions of seniority in public and private companies. We also require someone with the ability to effectively supervise, motivate and lead a team of staff. You will also need the experience and qualifications sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge and skills required for this role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification for more details. Why work for us? East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council, take a look at our video and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work. Here are some of the main benefits: Great opportunities for training and development Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays) Local government pension scheme Free car parking (for when you are working in the office) Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and beauty and many other products and services. Please see our benefits brochure (pdf). The majority of our teams are working in an agile way, with a mixture of home and office working, depending on individual preferences and service requirements. If you wish to discuss how that might impact your working arrangements if you were the successful candidate, please contact the recruiting manager listed at the bottom of this advert. Please read the job description and person specification before applying for this job. For more information For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Jo Hooley, Legal Services Manager by either calling 07385 953520 or by emailing hr@eastsuffolk.gov.uk. Closing date: 14 December 2025. Interview date: 22 December 2025. How to apply Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (Word). Step 2 - Complete the online application and upload your CV as your supporting statement. East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work and a great place to make a real difference to people’s lives, delivering vital services to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk. We hugely value our staff and know that in order for us to remain successful, it is essential for us to recognise talented employees, developing and retaining them within the organisation. We are therefore committed to investing in our staff and providing first-class support to ensure a positive culture and rewarding careers. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council and to hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work, take a look at our video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSWedQksWt0