Technical Licensing Officer

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 Were 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