Community Safety ASB & Enforcement Manager

Thurrock Council; Thurrock; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Thurrock is seeking a Community Safety, ASB and Enforcement Manager to lead a team and deliver essential safety services. This role involves developing strategies to combat anti-social behaviour, ensuring compliance with legislation, and engaging with various stakeholders. The successful candidate will possess strong knowledge of ASB legislation, excellent communication skills, and significant experience in community safety management. The position offers competitive salary and benefits including a local government pension scheme and hybrid working opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Ongoing training and professional development

Employee assistance program

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of ASB legislation, enforcement policies, and local government frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead multi-agency operations and deliver measurable results.
• Significant experience in managing teams in ASB, Enforcement, or Community Safety.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of ASB & Enforcement Officers.
• Oversee operational delivery of the Community Safety service.
• Develop strategies to tackle ASB and environmental crime.
• Engage communities and stakeholders to improve safety.
• Lead on enforcement initiatives and investigations.
• Monitor performance and analyze data for reports.

Skills

Knowledge of ASB legislation

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Conflict resolution skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

BTEC Level 5 in Community Safety Management

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.

• 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 preparation 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: Enhanced level is required for this post.

Benefits of Working with Us

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employee assistance program 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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