Inspection Team Leader
| Posting date: | 05 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £45,624 to £52,038 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 November 2025 |
| Location: | Thurrock, Essex, RM17 6SL |
| Company: | Thurrock Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2711_1762343489 |
Summary
Inspection Team Leader
Salary:£45,624 - £52,038 per annum
Grade: F
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 Hours Per Week
Number of Positions: 2
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
- Lead a team of inspection officers, offering guidance, support, supervision, and quality assurance.
- Oversee licence applications, complex cases, enforcement activity (notices, civil penalties, RROs, banning orders etc.).
- Review property inspections, complaints, and casework, making sure reports and decisions are robust.
- Deputise for the service manager if required; report on performance and outcomes to senior management.
- Ensure the team responds to legislative changes and best practice.
- Engage with landlords, agents, tenants, Solictors / Legal etc. to resolve disputes, promote compliance, and support landlord forums
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in housing enforcement, property inspection, or environmental health.
- A good understanding of the Housing Act 2004, particularly Parts 1-4, and related legislation such as the ASB, Crime and Policing Act 2014 and Environmental Protection Act 1990.
- Completed Housing Health Safety Rating System certificate
- Experience of managing or supervising staff, with a focus on performance and professional development.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to handle challenging conversations professionally.
- The ability to interpret housing standards and regulatory requirements accurately.
- A commitment to improving housing quality and protecting residents from poor housing conditions.
DBS Check: Standard
Essential Qualifications :
Certificate in Housing Health Safety Rating System
Full Driving Licence that is valid in the UK and access to a Vehicle.
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: 26/11/2025
Interview Date: TBC
Additional Information
For further details, please contact:
Informal Enquiries: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dulal Ahmed, PRS Regulation Manager, at
To view the full Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below.
Inspection_Team_Leader_2025.pdf
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