Benefits
As part of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Flexibility
- A minimum of 25 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays.
- Hybrid working arrangements with the flexibility to work from home up to 60% of hours (dependent upon the role).
- Flexi‑time scheme for a better work-life balance.
Lifestyle
- Health Cash Plan Scheme for medical and dental expenses.
- Eye test voucher scheme.
- Everyone Active Gym Membership discount.
Professional Development
- Training and Development opportunities.
- Payment of one professional subscription fee.
Financial Planning
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme to secure your future.
- Access to free Will writing services.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Salary Sacrifice schemes e.g. Cycle to Work etc.
- Free town centre parking.
What to Expect in the Role
You will lead and manage a team of 9 Officers to oversee the Building Control services being delivered in our communities and neighbourhoods across the District. The role will lead on all aspects of building control, including the building regulations, demolitions and dangerous structures. The role comes at an exciting, albeit challenging, time with the introduction of the Building Safety Regulator and building safety levy. Using your strong People Management experience, you will coach your team, build a positive team culture, enable your team to develop excellent relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders and effectively manage services to ensure the delivery of high-quality services, which positively impact the lives of those we serve. This role will lead on Building Control processes, across a diverse range of services in areas and communities across Stratford-on-Avon District, ensuring that the residents, businesses and visitors of the District are getting the best possible outcomes, for the best possible price.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
- Provide operational leadership and overall management of the Council’s statutory and regulatory Building Control functions, covering both fee‑earning and non‑fee‑earning activities, including Dangerous Structures and Demolitions.
- Ensure the Building Control Service remains competitive in the local market.
- Be the Council’s professional lead officer for Building Safety Regulations.
- Responsible for the provision and publication of accurate KPIs and performance data.
- Responsible for ensuring the Council meets the requirements of the Building Safety Regulator and the LABC.
- Act as a member of the Development Services Senior Leadership Team and Support the Head of Development to ensure that the Council delivers excellent, customer‑focused, value‑for‑money services, which best meet the needs of the public and enhance public satisfaction.
What You’ll Need
- Registered to at least Class 2A‑F Building Inspector & Registered as a Class 4 Technical Manager. Strong knowledge of Building Control legislation, policy, professional practice and the regulatory framework under the Building Safety Act. Proven experience of the LABC BSI 9001 Quality Management System accreditation and production of documentation to satisfy LABC, BSI and BSR audit requirements. Proven leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, influence and direct others. Professional integrity, ethical behaviour and regulatory mindset required by the Building Safety Regulator and the Building Inspector Competence Framework (BICoF).
Right To Work
Applicants must have existing Right to Work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Artificial Intelligence could be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by AI, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal applicants may be subject to disciplinary action.
