Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend. Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference. This request seeks consent to recruit to a permanent level 7 Building Control Officer role. The applicant must be registered with the Building Safety Regulator as a Class 2 Registered Building Inspector.. Whist the role in itself is not a statutory one, the local authority has a statutory obligation to discharge its duties under the Building Act 1984. This can now only be carried out under advice from a Registered Building Inspector. Please refer to the attached job description. When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the "Why Work For Us?" tab. Market supplement available. This role is also available for a job share or temporary work. Please speak to the consultant to find out more. If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply online' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If you would like a copy of either the Job Description or Person Specification please click here Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to. The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief.