Overview
Description
Technical Licensing Officer Licensing Team
Salary : per annum
Number of openings : 5
Grade : D
Contract Type : Permanent
Hours : 37 hours per week
Location : Thurrock Council
About the Department
The Selective Licensing Team sits in the Private Housing Service within Community Protection & Enforcement Services at Thurrock Council. Our goal is to ensure that private rented housing across the borough is safe well-managed and compliant with legal standards. We work closely with landlords tenants and partner agencies to improve housing conditions and protect residents. As a Technical Licensing Officer you will play a key role in delivering our licensing schemes and supporting our commitment to raising housing standards.
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Technical Licensing Officer to join our Licensing Team. You will be responsible for assessing and processing property licence applications managing a caseload and ensuring compliance with housing legislation.
Key Responsibilities
* Apply housing and licensing legislation particularly the Housing Act 2004 to assess process and determine licence applications.
* Use digital systems and data tools to manage cases maintain accurate records and produce performance reports.
* Manage an active caseload ensuring all tasks are completed within statutory and service deadlines.
* Communicate effectively with landlords tenants and partner agencies to resolve issues and promote compliance.
* Support the improvement of housing standards across Thurrock through advice inspection and enforcement activity where required.
What We're Looking For
* Experience in housing environmental health property licensing or a related regulatory field.
* Confidence in working with legislation data systems and digital tools.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage caseloads and meet deadlines.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders.
* A commitment to improving housing standards and supporting residents across Thurrock.
Additional Information
* DBS Check : Standard
* Informal Enquiries : For an informal discussion about the role please contact Dulal Ahmed PRS Regulation Manager at
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 : 09 / 11 / 2025
* Interview Date : To be confirmed
To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below :
Technical Licensing Officer JD
Required Experience :
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Yearly Salary Salary : 33531 - 38052
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