About the role
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to lead the Council’s Building Control team on a permanent, full-time basis.
Forming part of the wider Planning Service, which deals with statutory duties and requirements under the Building Regulation Acts and other related legislation, the postholder would play a key role in monitoring and regulating developments across the county.
On a day to day basis you will:
* lead an effective, efficient, responsive and high quality Building Control service
* manage a team of Registered Building Inspectors and the Local Land Charges staff
* drive forward legislative changes as a result of the Building (Wales) Regulations 2024, 2025
and;
* provide support to the wider Planning Service
We are looking to recruit an individual:
* with a degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or with an equivalent combination of knowledge and experience of Building Control
* to be a Registered Building Inspector Class 2(a-f) or higher
* with an ability to communicate impartially, professionally and effectively with a wide range of people at various levels
* with an ability to work with limited supervision and to work to tight deadlines
* with an ability to effectively manage a team; and
* with a strong commitment to providing a high quality service to the public and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction
The post requires a degree of fluency in the Welsh language. Please note that a successful applicant without the required Welsh language skill will be fully supported to reach the required standard within two years of appointment.
We believe work-life balance is very important. To support you in achieving this, you will have access to the following discretionary benefits:
* Hybrid Working: Subject to certain conditions being met, you may choose to work from home or in an office location.
* Flexi-time: Hours may be worked within a defined bandwidth, Monday to Friday, subject to service needs.
You may also find further useful information on our careers website. Here, you will find details in relation to what we can offer and what type of lifestyle you can expect. Indeed, Ceredigion is recognised as one of the safest places to live and work, with vibrant culture, excellent schools and beautiful coastlines and rolling countryside.
For an informal discussion, please contact Dr Sarah Groves-Phillips (Corporate Manager – Planning Services) on Tel: (01970) 633 523.
Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.
What we offer
Work-life balance
Lifestyle savings scheme
Generous employer pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Learning and development
Where you'll work
Economy and Regeneration
We play a fundamental role in the delivery of the Council’s key Corporate Strategy objective that seeks to boost the economy of the County and the Mid Wales region. We are organised into three main sections: Economy, Planning and Property Services. Our primary functions include:
* Growth and Enterprise: Supporting economic growth and regeneration locally and across the region; Growing Mid Wales; the Corporate Estate and Development Opportunities; Project Support; European and local funding; Food Centre Wales and supporting Agri-Food development; Tourism promotion and development; Tourist Information Centres; Coast and Countryside
* Planning Services: Supporting growth through Planning and Building Control Services; Strategic and Local Land Use Planning Policy; Development Management; Building Control; and Land Searches.
* Property Services: Supporting the Council’s programme through Project Management; Property and Building Maintenance; Facilities Management; Carbon Management; and the Efficient Use of Council Property.
Penmorfa
Penmorfa is our most central office, it is where our Chief Executive and Councillors are based.
Aberaeron
Aberaeron is a picture perfect harbour town and is one of Ceredigion's best loved holiday destinations with fashionable places to stay and eat.