Technical Licensing Officer
Job Description
Technical Licensing Officer – Licensing Team
Salary: £33,531 – £38,052 per annum
Grade: D
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Thurrock Council
About the Department
The Selective Licensing Team sits in the Private Housing Service within Community Protection & Enforcement Services at Thurrock Council. Our goal is to ensure that private rented housing across the borough is safe, well-managed, and compliant with legal standards. We work closely with landlords, tenants, and partner agencies to improve housing conditions and protect residents. As a Technical Licensing Officer, you will play a key role in delivering our licensing schemes and supporting our commitment to raising housing standards.
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Technical Licensing Officer to join our Licensing Team. You will be responsible for assessing and processing property licence applications, managing a caseload, and ensuring compliance with housing legislation.
Key Responsibilities
- Apply housing and licensing legislation, particularly the Housing Act 2004, to assess, process, and determine licence applications.
- Use digital systems and data tools to manage cases, maintain accurate records, and produce performance reports.
- Manage an active caseload, ensuring all tasks are completed within statutory and service deadlines.
- Communicate effectively with landlords, tenants, and partner agencies to resolve issues and promote compliance.
- Support the improvement of housing standards across Thurrock through advice, inspection, and enforcement activity where required.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in housing, environmental health, property licensing, or a related regulatory field.
- Confidence in working with legislation, data systems, and digital tools.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage caseloads and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders.
- A commitment to improving housing standards and supporting residents across Thurrock.
Additional Information
- DBS Check: Standard
- 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: 09/11/2025
- Interview Date: To be confirmed
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
- £33,531 - £38,052 per year