Service Manager – Building Control – CMB944e

Cumberland Council

Location(s): Carlisle, Whitehaven and Workington

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £62,273 - £65,017

Why work for Cumberland

Cumberland Council is an ambitious authority that is shape public services for the better, building on the best and transforming them for the future. We want to create and sustain the best set of services for our communities to ensure all our residents are getting the help and support they need.

People are our strong point - in our communities and in our staff - and they are continuously the focus of our efforts.

About this opportunity

We are seeking to recruit a suitably qualified candidate to manage our Building Control Team. Reporting direct to the Assistant Director of Thriving Place and Investment, you will have responsibility for a client focussed team of officers who provide the Council's' building control service.

You will hold membership of an appropriate professional body (ABE, RICS) with extensive knowledge of the Building Regulations and the delivery of a customer focussed service. Responsible for the delivery of the day to day service you will also have the opportunity to develop service partnerships and expand the service into new markets. You will take a lead role in delivering partnership arrangements that will provide opportunities for growth, increased resilience and new opportunities for staff. Demonstrating strong leadership skills and a ‘can do’ approach, you will be ready to lead the team to high performance and deliver a top quality service to our clients and community.

For an informal chat about this opportunity, please contact Jane Meek – jane.meek@cumberland.gov.uk

What can we offer you!

Excellent training and development offers

Flexible working opportunities

Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)

Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms

Competitive rates of pay

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 24^th March 2024

Interview date: 4^th April 2024

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.

If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.

Safer Recruitment

At Cumberland Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Cumberland Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

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