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, pcarver@thurrock.gov.uk

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below

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