Community Safety, ASB and Enforcement Team Leader

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

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.

As the Community Safety, ASB & Enforcement Team Leader, you will:

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

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

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
• Employeeassistanceprogramme and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and local offers
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 12th February 2026

Closing Date (Internal & External): 1st March 2026

Interview Date: 6th-13th March 2026

• 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

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