An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Rother District Council’s Licensing Team, part of the shared Environmental Health Service with Wealden District Council.

The area is predominantly rural and located on the south coast, featuring large areas of outstanding natural beauty such as the Sussex Downs, Pevensey Levels, Cuckmere Haven, Seven Sisters, and Hastings Country Park. Key towns within the district include Bexhill, Crowborough, Uckfield, Hailsham, and Rye.

The main aim of the Licensing Team is to protect public safety. The successful postholder will predominantly deal with taxi, alcohol, animal, and gambling licensing, while also supporting other areas such as pavement licensing and road closures.

We welcome applications from individuals with experience in licensing, enforcement, or similar related areas. The role will be primarily office-based in Bexhill, but you will also need to carry out enforcement visits across the Rother and Wealden areas.

The Service is committed to staff development and will provide relevant training to support the successful candidate in their role.

What Rother District Council can offer you:

We take pride in offering an excellent employee experience, with benefits including:

• a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
• membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
• a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
• a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further

If you would like an informal discussion about the Licensing post, please contact Catherine Beaumont via email: catherine.beaumont@rother.gov.uk

The job description and application form are available to download from below.

Please return applications and queries to: recruitment@rother.gov.uk

The closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on Sunday 18^th January 2026

Interview dates to be confirmed.

 We welcome applications from all backgrounds and community sectors