Job Description

We are working closely with local authority in Thurrock to assist with the appointment of an Enforcement Manager, on a 2-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay £156.29- £205.83 per day

The Enforcement Manager – Facilities & Environment will lead and manage enforcement activities relating to housing compliance, selective licensing, environmental standards, and property-related enforcement within the Council's regulatory framework. The postholder will oversee enforcement operations aimed at improving housing standards, addressing non-compliance, anti-social behaviour (ASB), and poor property management practices, while ensuring enforcement actions are lawful, proportionate, evidence-based, and aligned with statutory responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage enforcement activity within housing, facilities, and environmental compliance programmes, including licensing breaches, housing standards issues, and anti-social behaviour (ASB)-related matters.
• Ensure robust evidence gathering, including witness statements, interviews under caution (PACE), photographic evidence, and supporting case documentation.
• Contribute to policy development, procedural improvements, internal guidance, and continuous service enhancement.
• Act as the Council's lead officer in tribunals, court proceedings, hearings, legal case conferences, and enforcement-related meetings.
• Conduct audits of casework and enforcement decisions to promote consistency, legal compliance, and service quality.

Qualifications:

• Degree or professional qualification in Housing, Environmental Health, Building Surveying, Property Management, Regulatory Services, or a related discipline.
• Completed HHSRS (Housing Health and Safety Rating System) certification.

Essentials

• Substantial experience in housing or regulatory enforcement, preferably within a local authority or public sector environment.
• Experience preparing legal documentation and presenting enforcement cases at tribunal, court, or formal hearing level.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation including the Housing Act 2004, Housing and Planning Act 2016, ASB legislation, PACE, tenancy law, and regulatory frameworks.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel across the borough as required.

Please 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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