Technical Licensing Officer

Brackenberry; Grays; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a motivated Technical Licensing Officer to assist a Local Authority in Thurrock. The role involves assessing licence applications, ensuring compliance with housing legislation, and promoting responsible property management. Applicants should have 5 GCSEs including English and Maths, as well as experience in housing or a related field. The position is available on a 3-month contract with the potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in housing, environmental health or property licensing.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office and digital case management systems.
• Experience managing and prioritising a personal caseload to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assess and process selective licence applications.
• Ensure compliance from landlords and advising them on legal obligations.
• Maintain an active caseload and update records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Legislative knowledge

Education

5 GCSEs (AC) including English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital case management systems

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Thurrock to assist with the appointment of a Technical Licensing Officer, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay : £17.38 - £22.16 per hour

Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Technical Licensing Officer to join Thurrock Councils Selective Licensing Team.

This is a key role supporting the successful delivery and ongoing management of the Selective Licensing Scheme, launching in January 2026. The postholder will assess and process licence applications, ensure compliance with housing legislation, and help improve housing standards across the borough.

You will work closely with landlords, managing agents, tenants, and partner agencies to promote responsible property management and protect residents health and safety.

Responsibilities:

• Assess, process, and determine selective licence applications in accordance with the Housing Act 2004 and relevant local policies.
• Ensure landlords and managing agents meet their legal obligations, advising and guiding them to achieve compliance.
• Maintain an active caseload, ensuring all applications, inspections, and enforcement actions are completed within agreed timescales.
• Use council databases and digital tools confidently to manage cases, update records, and generate reports.
• Communicate effectively with landlords, tenants, letting agents, and internal/external partners to resolve issues and promote understanding of licensing requirements.

Qualifications:

• 5 GCSEs (AC) including English and Maths or equivalent qualification.

Experience:

• Demonstrable experience in housing, environmental health, property licensing, or a related regulatory field.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office and digital case management systems.
• Experience managing and prioritising a personal caseload to meet deadlines.
• Experience applying legislation or regulatory frameworks within a housing or compliance environment.
• Experience communicating effectively with members of the public, landlords, and partner agencies.
• Experience maintaining accurate digital records and producing reports.

Note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer:

Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important:

We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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