Enforcement Manager

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

Job summary

A local authority in Brighton seeks an Enforcement Manager for the Licensing Team. The role focuses on leading a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality enforcement, and compliance with legislation. Candidates must have a relevant degree and leadership skills, with experience in housing enforcement preferred. The role offers flexible and hybrid working opportunities, along with generous benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities

Ongoing training and professional development

Employee assistance programme

Staff discounts and local offers

Qualifications

• Experience in managing enforcement or regulatory teams within housing or a related field.
• Ability to manage complex and high‑risk cases effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the enforcement team, ensuring consistent, high‑quality casework.
• Oversee the use of enforcement powers effectively.
• Monitor team performance and report outcomes.
• Provide expert advice on complex enforcement cases.
• Collaborate with partners to deliver coordinated enforcement.
• Engage with stakeholders to promote compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Knowledge of housing legislation

Education

Degree or professional qualification in housing, environmental health, or building surveying

Certification in Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)

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

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 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.

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