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Charnwood Borough Council in Leicestershire is an ambitious and dynamic organisation with a strong focus on supporting communities, looking after the environment, and creating a thriving economy.

Charnwood is a vibrant and exciting borough with a population of 184,000 located between the three cities of Leicester, Nottingham and Derby. The main urban centre is the thriving university town of Loughborough and this is complemented by small towns and villages set within attractive countryside including the National Forest. There is a challenging agenda for growth in Charnwood and this role will make a valuable contribution towards securing essential contributions that will support the delivery of community facilities and infrastructure on which this ambition depends.

The Opportunity

This post presents an opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to work in a small team providing technical support to the Building Control service. You will have an eye for detail and able to measure plans and documents accurately to support a team of Building Control Surveyors to deliver Inspection services whilst also supporting Street Naming and Numbering services and the collection of Building Safety Levy.

This is an opportunity to develop your skills and talent and to make an immediate contribution to improving the quality of places in Charnwood and the lives of residents in our communities. We will offer you varied and plentiful experience in a busy Building Control Service, liaising with a variety of stakeholders to effectively achieve Charnwood’s aims of supporting sustainable growth.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a dynamic, motivated and organised person with an ability to learn quickly and apply their knowledge effectively in a supportive learning environment. You will need to posses or be working towards a BTEC ONC in Building Studies or have experience working in a building control environment, be a team player with a positive approach, willing to contribute to the delivery of excellent customer service.

The benefits of working with us:

• Agile working for many roles

• Generous annual leave of between 35.5 and 40.5 days of leave (depending on length of service), inclusive of bank holidays

• Most services are closed over Christmas

• Opportunities for professional development linked to many roles

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

• Free parking

We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant's Employer Recognition Gold Award.

We prioritise the well-being and engagement of our employees through internal groups such as the Staff Forum, Health and Wellbeing Group and Equality Working Group.

Find out more about this role and who we are by visiting www.charnwood.gov.uk/jobs

About the Council

Charnwood is one of the largest shire district councils in the country based on population, serving around 183,000 people.

We offer a range of services, with everything from refuse and recycling collections to the operation of a theatre and historic markets.

Our services are built on our values: Pride in Charnwood; Customer Focused and Working Together.

About Charnwood

We are proud of our borough, and it is a great place to live, work visit and invest in. Charnwood boasts breath-taking landscapes which are great to explore.

At the heart of Charnwood is Loughborough, home to a world class university, historic markets, and the only major bell foundry in the UK. It is a diverse community thanks to its student population and cultures from around the world.

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