Community Safety ASB & Enforcement Manager

Thurrock Council; Grays; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Community Safety, ASB and Enforcement Manager to lead a team in delivering effective community safety services. The role involves managing ASB and Enforcement Officers, developing strategies to combat anti-social behavior, and ensuring compliance with legislation. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of ASB laws, proven leadership in a community safety context, and excellent communication skills. This is a permanent, full-time role offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities

Ongoing training and professional development

Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support

Staff discounts and local offers

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of ASB legislation and enforcement policies.
• Experience in managing teams in ASB, Enforcement, or Community Safety.
• Ability to lead multi-agency operations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team delivering high-quality enforcement and community safety services.
• Develop and implement strategies to tackle ASB and environmental crime.
• Engage communities and stakeholders to improve safety and trust.

Skills

Knowledge of ASB legislation

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Conflict resolution skills

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Professional qualifications in Community Safety or law enforcement

Job description

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Job Description

Job Title: Community Safety, ASB and Enforcement Manager

Salary: £53,460 - £61,638 per annum

Grade: G

Permanent Contract

37 Hours per Week

About the Role

You will manage a team of Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) & Enforcement Officers delivering high-quality enforcement and community safety services. Working closely with partners such as the Police, housing providers, and other agencies, you will lead proactive operations, develop strategies to reduce ASB, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation. This role is pivotal in improving the public environment for our residents across the borough and supporting the priorities of the Community Safety Partnership.

The role includes but is not limited to:

• Leading, motivating, and managing ASB and Enforcement Officers.
• Overseeing operational delivery of the Community Safety, ASB and Enforcement service and ensuring compliance with policies and legislation.
• Developing and implementing strategies to tackle ASB and environmental crime.
• Engaging communities and stakeholders to improve safety and trust.
• Leading on enforcement initiatives, investigations and preparation of case files for legal proceedings.
• Monitoring performance, analysis of data and preparations of reports on outcomes.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety and managing resources effectively.

What we are looking for

You must have a strong knowledge of ASB legislation, enforcement policies, and local government frameworks, with a proven ability to lead multi‑agency operations and deliver measurable results.

You will have excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills, with experience in policy development, performance monitoring, and stakeholder engagement.

Significant experience in managing teams in an ASB, Enforcement, or Community Safety setting would be advantageous.

Professional qualifications in Community Safety or law enforcement (e.g. BTEC Level 5 in Community Safety Management) are desirable.

DBS Check:

At Enhanced level is required for this post.

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

Closing Date: (Redeployment Only): 18th December 2025

Closing Date (Internal and External): 4th January 2026

Interview Date: TBC

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Application Requirements

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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