Overview
Licensing Breach Officer. Salary: £29,253 - £32,736 per annum. Grade: C. Contract Type: 12 Months Fixed Term Contract. Hours: 37 hours per week. DBS Check: Standard. Closing Date: 09/11/2025. Interview Date: TBC.
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 Licensing Breach Officer, you will play a key role in delivering our licensing schemes and supporting our commitment to raising housing standards.
About the Role
Key Responsibilities
* Monitor compliance with property licence conditions through audits, inspections, and document reviews.
* Investigate breaches such as overcrowding, substandard property conditions, and poor management practices.
* Issue formal notices and assist in preparing enforcement actions.
* Maintain accurate records and contribute to performance monitoring.
* Support engagement initiatives including landlord forums and awareness sessions.
What We're Looking For
* Knowledge of property licensing and housing enforcement.
* Experience in regulatory compliance, inspections, or case management.
* Strong analytical skills to assess evidence and follow due process.
* Educated to A-level standard or equivalent.
* Excellent interpersonal and IT skills.
Benefits of Working with Us
* 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
Additional Information
For informal enquiries, please contact: Dulal Ahmed - PRS Regulation Manager
To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below: Licensing_Breach_Officer_JD.pdf
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