Inspection Manager
Job Description
Inspection Manager– Selective 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 Inspection 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
- Manage, support, and develop a team of officers delivering property inspections and housing compliance work.
- Oversee the investigation of poor housing conditions, and hazards.
- Monitor service performance, caseloads, and inspection targets.
- Liaise with landlords, managing agents, and tenants to achieve improvements in property standards.
- Contribute to policy development, service planning, and performance reporting.
- Ensure enforcement action is taken where necessary in line with council procedures and legislation.
What We’re Looking For
- Experienced in property inspections, housing legislation, and regulatory enforcement.
- Confident managing staff, performance, and resources.
- Organised and adaptable, with excellent problem-solving skills.
- Committed to improving housing standards and protecting vulnerable residents.
- Skilled in partnership working and customer engagement.
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.
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
Salary range
- £53,460 - £61,638 per year