Job Description

Inspection Manager– Selective 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 Inspection 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

• Manage, support, and develop a team of officers delivering property inspections and housing compliance work.
• Oversee the investigation of poor housing conditions, and hazards.
• Monitor service performance, caseloads, and inspection targets.
• Liaise with landlords, managing agents, and tenants to achieve improvements in property standards.
• Contribute to policy development, service planning, and performance reporting.
• Ensure enforcement action is taken where necessary in line with council procedures and legislation.

What We’re Looking For

• Experienced in property inspections, housing legislation, and regulatory enforcement.
• Confident managing staff, performance, and resources.
• Organised and adaptable, with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Committed to improving housing standards and protecting vulnerable residents.
• Skilled in partnership working and customer engagement.

Additional Information

For further details, please contact:
Informal Enquiries: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dulal Ahmed, PRS Regulation Manager, at dahmed@thurrock.gov.uk

We appreciate previous applicants; however, individuals who were not shortlisted or unsuccessful in earlier rounds do not need to re‑apply.

Benefits of Working with Us

At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 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: 01/04/2026
Interview Date: to be confirmed

To view the full Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below.

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