Neighbourhood Officer Level 2

Working Hours:

35 Hours Per Week

Contract Type:
Full-Time, Permanent

Additional Payments:
Casual Car Allowance

Closing Date & Closing time: 11.59pm,05 November 2026

Interview Method:
Face to Face

Legal Right to Work:
In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action

This role is subject to -

2 References - where possible we require 3 years' history.

DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here () We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.

Casual Car Documentation - The successful candidate will be a designated Casual Car User which means that car journeys may be necessary on an occasional basis, but are not essential to the role. If you do drive, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work, as well as provide all the appropriate documentation.

You will receive an allowance per mile of business use.

Driving Licence – The successful candidate must always hold a full valid driving licence as you will be required to drive a vehicle adhering to councilregulations.

Manchester is a growing City, with an increasing population, an extensive night time economy and increasingly being centre stage in delivering and hosting large scale events. We are looking for a Licensing & Out of Hours Compliance Officer who will work closely alongside colleagues and partners to ensure that residents, visitors and businesses all play their part in keeping the city safe, clean and compliant for all to enjoy.

The service operates 7 days a week between 0800 and 0430 so you will need to be available to work a range of shifts.

If you are successful you will be part of the Compliance and Community Safety Service that sits within the Neighbourhoods Directorate. You will be responsible for enforcing standards and ensuring compliance with a wide range of legislation that impacts residents, visitors and businesses throughout the city. This includes the enforcement of Premises Licensing, commercial and domestic noise, the Health Actincluding shisha, overseeing events throughout the City, pedlars and street trading, buskers and a general focus on taking ownership of 'on-street' activities that negatively impact the city.

This role involves working closely alongside council colleagues such as the Anti-Social Behaviour Team, Trading Standards, Planning Enforcement and also a range of partners including Greater Manchester Police.

Licensing & Out Of Hours plays a vital role in creating safer neighbourhoods and ensuring businesses operate responsibly t through a proactive approach to compliance and enforcement, partnership working and the ability to act in response to concerns raised outside of normal working hours.

For an informal discussion, please contact the hiring manager, Mitchell Ward at  and mit to arrange a…