Business Support – Licensing (Internal) – CMB2556i

Company: Cumberland Council
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Location: Workington
Job Description:

Salary: £25,989 pro rata per annum

Hours: 1 x 37 Hours per week and 1 x 30 Hours per week

Location: Moresby and Workington

Contract: Permanent

About This Opportunity

Cumberland Public Health and Communities works to ensure safe, healthy and hygienic environments while protecting consumers. The Licensing service manages a range of applications, including alcohol, entertainment, gambling, taxis and charitable collections, promoting licensing objectives through partnership working, prevention, education and enforcement where necessary.

About The Role

This role supports Licensing from pre‑application advice to assessing completed applications, variations and general enquiries for a range of licences, including personal licences to sell alcohol, premise licences to sell alcohol and offer regulated entertainment (live music, recorded music, plays, films, sporting events, boxing or wrestling, dance), late‑night refreshment, scrap metal, gambling (including betting shops), bingo family entertainment (excluding online gambling), small lottery and street collections and taxi drivers, vehicles and operators.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for candidates who can maintain accurate records, manage databases effectively and provide excellent customer service through regular interaction. Applicants should be confident handling a busy and varied workload. Previous licensing experience is desirable, but full training and support are provided to build knowledge and gain relevant qualifications.

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are a proud Disability Confident Leader and an Age Friendly Employer, committed to providing opportunities for everyone to thrive. Reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process can be requested by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk.

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Posted: June 14th, 2026