Enforcement Manager

Job Description

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 dahmed@thurrock.gov.uk

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

About us

Why Thurrock?

Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.

Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.

This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.

Our location

Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.

We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.

Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.

Staff benefits

We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.

Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.

We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.

For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council