Technical Housing Licensing Officer – Selective Licensing Team

Tempex Recruitment Ltd; Grays; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is looking for a Technical Licensing Officer in Grays. This role involves assessing licensing applications, managing cases using digital systems, and ensuring compliance with housing legislation. The successful candidate will have experience in housing or a related field and be skilled at communication and caseload management. Joining the team offers opportunities for professional growth while making a difference in housing standards across the borough.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Impact on community wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience in housing, environmental health, or property licensing.
• Ability to manage caseloads and meet deadlines.
• Confident in handling legislation and data tools.

Responsibilities

• Assess, process, and determine licence applications per Housing Act 2004.
• Manage cases using digital systems and maintain accurate records.
• Communicate with landlords, tenants, and partner agencies to promote compliance.

Skills

Housing legislation understanding

Digital systems proficiency

Caseload management

Effective communication

Job description

Job Advertisement :

Location: Thurrock (Hybrid working may be available)

Join Our Team

We are seeking a motivated and detail-driven Technical Licensing Officer to join our Selective Licensing Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in the rollout and day-to-day delivery of Thurrock’s Selective Licensing Scheme, launching in January 2026.

You will help ensure that landlords and managing agents meet their legal obligations and that residents across the borough have access to safe, secure, and well-managed homes.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply relevant housing and licensing legislation to assess, process, and determine licence applications in line with the Housing Act 2004.
• Use digital systems and data tools confidently to manage cases, maintain accurate records, and produce performance reports.
• Manage an active caseload, ensuring all work is completed within statutory and service deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with landlords, tenants, and partner agencies to promote compliance and resolve queries.
• Support the improvement of housing standards across Thurrock through advice, inspections, and enforcement activity where required.

About You

We are looking for someone who is :

• Experienced in housing, environmental health, property licensing, or a related regulatory field.
• Confident in working with legislation, digital systems, and data-driven tools.
• Skilled in caseload management and able to prioritise work to meet deadlines.
• A strong communicator, able to build effective relationships with landlords, tenants, and local partners.
• Committed to improving housing standards and supporting residents across Thurrock.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team.
• Play a key role in shaping and delivering a major borough-wide scheme.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Make a real difference to housing conditions and community wellbeing.

Ready to apply?

To find out more or to submit your application, please Email your cv or call (phone number removed)

We look forward to hearing from you