Job Title: Community Safety, ASB & Enforcement Team Leader
Salary: £45,624 - £52,038 per annum
Grade: F
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
About the Department
This is an exciting time to join the Community Protection & Enforcement (CPE) Service as we strengthen our approach to community safety and develop a more visible, intelligence‑led enforcement presence across the borough. Recruiting to this role will bring:
- Improved service quality and consistency.
- Increased resident confidence and safer communities.
- Stronger partnership working and operational resilience.
- A positive, supportive environment committed to professional development.
About the Role
As the Community Safety, ASB & Enforcement Team Leader, you will:
Operational Leadership
- Lead, motivate and supervise ASB and Environmental Enforcement Officers.
- Oversee day‑to‑day service delivery, ensuring lawful, consistent and high‑quality enforcement.
- Manage escalated, complex or high‑risk cases and associated complaints.
Strategic and Performance Management
- Support the development and delivery of ASB and environmental enforcement strategies.
- Analyse performance data and trends to drive targeted interventions and service improvement.
- Ensure robust governance, compliance, and risk management across team operations.
Community & Partnership Engagement
- Act as a key operational contact for Police, housing providers, contractors and community partners.
- Take part in public engagement, reassurance and problem‑solving initiatives to reduce ASB and improve local environments.
Enforcement & Compliance
- Deliver and oversee enforcement actions including notices, FPNs and evidence gathering for legal proceedings.
- Ensure compliance with legislation including ASB powers, PSPOs, the Environmental Protection Act and Highways Act
What We're Looking For
You will be an experienced operational leader with a strong background in ASB, community safety, environmental enforcement, or a similar field. You will have:
- Significant experience leading teams in enforcement or ASB environments, including social housing.
- Strong decision‑making, conflict resolution and communication skills.
- Experience dealing with complex, sensitive or confrontational situations.
- An ability to use data to drive performance and operational planning.
- Commitment to the Council's values of accountability, collaboration, and responsiveness.
- A full UK driving licence.
You will be confident in balancing robust enforcement with proportionate, community‑focused approaches that support long‑term solutions.
Essential qualifications: None
DBS Check: Not Required for this post
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 (Redeployment Only): 12th February 2026
Closing Date (Internal & External): 1st March 2026
Interview Date: 6th-13th March 2026
Additional Information
- This post does not require a DBS check.
- The role supports flexible/agile working arrangements
If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:
Head of Community Safety & Enforcement, Phil Carver,
To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below
Download Job Profile (PDF Document)