Building Control Support Officer

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BUILDING CONTROL SUPPORT OFFICER

Directorate: Environmental and Community Services

Department: Regulatory and Housing Services

Salary: Grade C - £25,583 to £26,403 per year

Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Long Eaton Town Hall, Derby Road, Long Eaton, Derbyshire

Join Erewash Borough Council as a Building Control Support Officer

Are you organised, adaptable, and ready to support a service that’s evolving for the future? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where precision and teamwork matter? If so, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

Erewash Borough Council is seeking a Building Control Support Officer to join our Building Control team during an exciting period of transformation. As we implement new systems and processes, your role will be vital in delivering high-quality administrative support that keeps our service running smoothly.

What You’ll Be Doing

This is a hands-on role where your attention to detail and ability to follow procedures will shine. You’ll:

• Respond to building control enquiries using approved guidance
• Register applications and raise invoices accurately
• Maintain and process records for site inspections
• Produce reports using standard templates
• Support Building Control Surveyors with administrative tasks
• Measure and check submitted plans against set criteria
• Liaise with agents, architects, and other stakeholders
• Upload and manage documents in digital systems
• Handle telephone and email queries professionally
• Ensure financial processes are followed correctly

You will work with Microsoft Office and our Corporate Database System daily and help us transition to a new digital platform - so being tech-savvy and open to change is key.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is confident with data entry and digital record-keeping
• Can follow multiple processes with accuracy and consistency
• Adapts easily to new systems and changing procedures
• Manages high workloads and meets deadlines
• Stays resilient under pressure and shifting priorities
• Has strong literacy, numeracy, and organisational skills
• Works well independently and as part of a team
• Is willing to undertake relevant training (e.g. LABC Level 3 Technical Admin Support course)

Desirable experience includes:

• Administrative support in building control or local government
• Creating and processing invoices in line with financial regulations
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in administration or ICT

Benefits of Working for Us

In addition to a competitive salary, you will also have access to:

• Generous annual leave package – 29 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays a year.
• Free workplace car parking within the Borough.
• Opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development.
• Family friendly and flexible working policies available.
• Flexi Time Scheme.
• Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) plus access to a salary sacrifice scheme for added voluntary pension contributions.
• Discounted leisure membership with the Fit for Work scheme.
• Access to the VIVUP employee benefits discount and salary sacrifice scheme.

Ready to support a service that’s building for the future? The closing date for applications is Friday, 10th October 2025 at midnight and interviews will be held on 17th October 2025.

Previous applicants need not apply.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply with a CV and a supporting statement, clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. Please visit https://www.erewash.gov.uk/job-search

You will be requested to provide some basic information before you upload your CV.

Alternatively, an application form and job description are available from Human Resources, Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP. Telephone: 0115 931 6000 (24 hr. voicemail) or e-mail: jobs@erewash.gov.uk

If you are a current employee of Erewash Borough Council and you wish to apply for this vacancy, you must apply through your Employee Self Service account. If you do not have access to Employee Self Service, you must complete a paper or word version of Erewash Borough Council’s job application form.

The Council is positive about disabled people and those who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview.

The Council also supports the Armed Forces Covenant and those who have previously worked in the armed forces and meet the essential shortlisting criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Please ensure that you make it clear on your application form that you wish to be considered under these criteria.