At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Home Improvement Team to support residents with essential grants and home adaptations.
- Company: Bath & North East Somerset Council, dedicated to improving lives in the community.
- Benefits: Flexible working options, competitive pay, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your professional skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in surveying or grants management; membership of a relevant professional body is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 34650 - 42350 £ per year.
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.
About the Team
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, professional individual to work in our Home Improvement Team as a Senior Surveyor/Specialist Grants Officer, on a temporary basis providing maternity cover. The post involves working as part of a team, providing Disabled Facilities Grants, and other financial assistance, as set out in the current published Decent Homes Policy, to improve and adapt the homes of eligible residents in Bath and North East Somerset. Ensuring timely, effective, and a person-centred support that promotes independence and safety.
About the Role
You will prepare schedules of work, evaluate costs and inspect the quality of completed works agreed for grant funding/financial assistance, to ensure value for money. This will include referring and agreeing the scope of eligible works with the Council’s commissioned Home Improvement Agency on complex cases. This post is 37 hours per week, based at the Civic Centre, Keynsham. However, alternative workplaces, including home based working, can also be used with the agreement of the manager. Additionally, there may occasionally be a requirement to work, or be available outside of regular office hours, including for evening meetings.
About You
- Membership of a relevant professional organisation (such as Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, Association of Project Managers, RICS) is desirable.
- The Post holder must hold a clean driving license.
More details can be found within the role profile.
No Agencies Please.
Please note: that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at‑risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.
About Bath and North East Somerset Council.
Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
Senior Surveyor/Specialist Grants Officer employer: Bath & North East Somerset Council
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Contact Details:
Bath & North East Somerset Council Recruitment Team
