Inspection Manager at Thurrock Council

Grays, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jun, 26

Salary

61638.0

Posted On

19 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Team Management, Property Inspections, Housing Legislation, Regulatory Enforcement, Performance Monitoring, Caseload Management, Policy Development, Service Planning, Enforcement Action, Problem-Solving, Partnership Working, Customer Engagement, Staff Support, Leadership

Industry

Government Administration

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 [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. Inspection_Manager_JD.pdf [https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Ed_XSrY3aIFLiexLXXtFxeQBPe-7Bo5YQwNR0W4ZHU43TQ?e=faAz1I]

Responsibilities

The Inspection Manager will lead and develop a team of officers responsible for property inspections and housing compliance work, while overseeing investigations into poor housing conditions and hazards. This role also involves monitoring service performance, liaising with stakeholders, and ensuring necessary enforcement action is taken.