Head of Building Control 37 hours per week, Permanent £52,805 - £57,739 per annum (plus £4,000 Market Forces Supplement) We have an exciting opportunity within our Building Control team working across South Worcestershire. In this newly created role, you will lead and manage the Building Control function for the South Worcestershire Authorities. This will involve managing a team of building control surveyors and administrative staff, providing technical advice and support to ensure compliance with relevant Building Control legislation and council policies. You will also monitor performance of the service with a view to increasing its market share. You will support with HSE inspections, lead the management of the South Worcestershire Building Control Board meeting, and represent the Council at court hearings in relation to Building Control matters. Great communication skills and an ability to engage with a range of stakeholders is therefore essential along with a commitment to delivering an outstanding service to all our customers. About you The successful candidate will: Be fully qualified with chartered membership to RICS, CABE, or equivalent Registered with the Building Safety Regulator at class 2 or above Sound knowledge of major legislative issues facing Local Government, particularly in the area of Building Control Experience of promoting policy/guidance and ensuring compliance with relative legislation Experience of representing the Council at the wide range of internal and external meetings including court hearings, across a wide range of contacts and at all levels Be an inspirational leader, with experience of motivating and developing others Be computer literate and have excellent written and oral communication skills. Well organised and ability to handle a variety of tasks at any time Ability to positively respond to change and seek new and improved ways of working. The role requires travel across our districts with an ability to undertake site visits which may involve activities such as climbing ladders/operating in confined spaces. Candidates must therefore hold a full driving licence, have access to a vehicle for work purposes, and be comfortable working at height / in confined spaces. What we can offer Our staff are at the heart of what we do, and as a result we are always looking to recruit, develop and retain the very best talent we can find. So, as well as a rewarding career, we offer a range of attractive benefits, such as: Excellent pension scheme with employer contributions Generous annual leave entitlement with options to purchase additional annual leave Committed training programme and development opportunities Onsite nursery with 20% staff discount (if Pershore based) Discounted Gym and swim membership Health and Wellbeing support and a Free Employee Assistance scheme including access to counselling services Cycle to Work scheme Employee Discounts with a range of companies including EE and the Kaarp discount scheme. We are an employer that values face to face communication, collaboration and connection, therefore all our roles have an office-based requirement with some agile working as part of the role. To discuss the post or for further information, please contact Ian Macleod, Director of Planning and Infrastructure on 07823 535035 or Ciaran Power, Head of Development Management on 01684 862317. Closing date: Sunday 6 July 2025 Interview date: Wednesday 16 July 2025 Please note if we experience a high intake of applications, we may close the role and interview for the position sooner than advertised. Attached documents Job Description Employee Benefits