Job Information
ROLE OF THE JOB
The primary purpose of the post is to provide technical support, working within the building control team of tech support and surveyors based around the county. Duties include liaison with other services and being the first line of contact for members of the public, architects and builders. The post is responsible for all financial transactions, maintenance of IT systems and full provision of the street naming and numbering service. The team consists of 3 Technical Support Officers and 10 Building Control Surveyors.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:
- The successful candidate will need to be self-motivated and organised, normally working alone although this will depend on location.
- They need to be able to work with minimal supervision and be conversant with building practice and be IT literate.
- Good communication is important and the ability to remain calm under pressure is essential when dealing with service users.
- The type of person we are looking for is someone who is a quick learner, who is conscientious and able to work without a great deal of supervision.
- Knowledge and understanding of building is necessary.
Contract type - Part Time (18.5 hours per week), Permanent
For further information about this role, please contact Gordon Dickson (Building Control Manager) via email; gordon.dickson@northumberland.gov.uk
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
- 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
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Further information
Please note that this is a part time position.
Please note that this is a part time position.
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
