Enforcement Manager
| Posting date: | 05 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £53,460 to £61,638 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 November 2025 |
| Location: | RM176SL |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Thurrock Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2707_1762339903 |
Summary
Enforcement Manager - Licensing Team
Salary: £53,460 - £61,638 per annum
Grade: G
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
About the Department
The Selective Licensing Team is part of the Private Housing Service within Community Protection & Enforcement Services at Thurrock Council. Our mission is to ensure that private rented housing across the borough is safe, well-managed, and compliant with legal standards. We work collaboratively with landlords, tenants, and partner agencies to improve housing conditions and safeguard residents.
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Enforcement Manager to lead our dedicated team. This is a key leadership role focused on driving high-quality enforcement activity and ensuring compliance with statutory duties.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the enforcement team, ensuring consistent, high-quality casework.
- Oversee the use of enforcement powers, including improvement notices, civil penalties, Rent Repayment Orders, banning orders, management orders, and prosecutions.
- Monitor team performance and report outcomes to senior managers and elected members.
- Provide expert advice on complex enforcement cases and contribute to policy development.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners including Environmental Health, Planning, Police, and Legal Services to deliver coordinated enforcement.
- Engage with landlords, letting agents, tenants, and residents to promote compliance and best practice.
What We're Looking For
- Degree or professional qualification in housing, environmental health, or building surveying.
- Certification in the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
- In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation including the Housing Act 2004, ASB, Crime and Policing Act 2014, and Environmental Protection Act.
- Proven experience in managing enforcement or regulatory teams within housing or a related field.
- Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage complex and high-risk cases effectively.
Additional Information
For further details, please contact:
Informal Enquiries: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dulal Ahmed, PRS Regulation Manager, at
Benefits of Working with Us
At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
- Staff discounts and local offers
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
Important Dates
Closing Date: 16/11/2025
Interview Date: the week commencing 01/12/2025
To view the full Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below.
Enforcement_Manager_JDPS_2025.pdf
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