Building Safety Levy and Building Control Administrator in Kent

Your new company This role is working for the local countil in Crawley for a role from 1st December until the end of March 2027. Full time 37 hours per week standard office hours Monday - Friday. Pay is £18.50 per hour. Your new role To serve as the lead officer with responsibility for the effective administration and oversight of the Building Safety Levy. This role includes assessing levy chargeability and liability, issuing levy determination notices and undertaking spot checks and managing the receipt of Levy payments etc. The assignment will also provide general administrative support to the Building Control team working with the team's administrator. This will include the administration of quarterly management information reports and co-ordinating revenue transfers to the government departm To lead and coordinate the effective collection of the Building Safety Levy (BSL) across the Council, ensuring strong collaboration between internal services Provide expert advice on BSL liability and charges for applicable developments, leading negotiations with applicants and agents to ensure accurate and timely payments. Assess submitted applications and plans with precision, applying relevant legislation and professional judgement to determine exemptions and calculate final levy amounts, formally issuing decisions to applicants. To deliver clear, accurate, and up-to-date legislative guidance to the Senior Building Control Team Leader to support decision-making. Manage and coordinate responses to BSL appeals, instructing relevant Council services and external consultants while applying professional judgement to procedural matters. Establish and maintain effective systems, in partnership with other services, to monitor data, ensure accurate record-keeping, and support efficient income collection.To provide additional administrative assistance to the Building Control team as required, subject to Building Safety Levy workload and service priorities. Responsibilities will include: Assist with the registration and processing of Building Control applications when additional administrative support is required. Undertake routine data entry and update application records within the Building Control management system. Assist with checking applications for the presence of required documentation and supporting information. Prepare and issue standard letters, acknowledgements and other routine correspondence as directed. Assist with the administration of Building Control fees and payment records. Support the scheduling and coordination of site inspections when required. Assist with filing, document management and the maintenance of electronic case records. Provide administrative support to Building Control surveyors and other officers as requested. Assist with the preparation of reports, spreadsheets and other administrative documentation. What you'll need to succeed Experience working in a local government environment Proven experience handling complex financial and legal matters with minimal supervision. Demonstrable experience in analysing, reconciling, monitoring, and reporting data, along with producing professional written correspondence. Strong background in working with a wide range of customers, stakeholders, and professional organisations. Experience of providing clear, accurate, and diplomatic advice in challenging situations, particularly in relation to procedures and legislation. Proven ability to develop and implement new processes and procedures. Competence in using a range of IT systems, including MS Office and specialist databases (e.g. Uniform, Exacom), as well as document and geographic information systems. Relevant administrative or specialist experience demonstrating transferable skills aligned to the role. What you'll get in return Weekly Pay £18.50 per hour Annual leave accrued Pension contribution Work until the end of March 2027 What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk TPBN1_UKTJ