Job introduction Are you keen to deliver a variety of challenging tasks and take the lead on delivering building regulations, dangerous structures, enforcement and demolition? Can you manage and lead a diverse team that prioritises the health, safety and welfare of our residents, workers and visitors to the city? Would you like to play a key role in delivering the plan to make Brighton & Hove a city to be proud of? Brighton & Hove is a vibrant and flourishing city with a unique mix of famous heritage buildings, historic and contemporary housing, and exciting new developments. We are now looking for a committed and dedicated individual who is keen to join our team as our Lead Registered Building Inspector. For an informal discussion to find out more about this exciting new role, please contact Marina Brigginshaw on 07594 647093. Interview date: To be confirmed About the role As Lead Registered Building Inspector you will supervise the day-to-day work of a team of building inspectors and will lead on all technical building regulation matters. You will be our expert on the Building Regulations, dangerous structures, enforcement and demolition. By developing our service to take advantage of the widespread changes to building control nationally you will be part of a diverse team working together inclusively to further strengthen our relationships with the local construction sector and developers. To deliver this, you will be: Undertaking assessments and supervision of dangerous structures. Making judgements as to the adequacy of building work and compliance with regulations, and Determining which enforcement powers are the most appropriate to address non-compliance. You will be giving advice and taking the lead on delivering Building Regulations including the implementation of the regulations, enforcement powers and quality assurance systems. An understanding of budgetary systems, finance, and business will be an important part of your success, as will your confidence in working with individuals and groups at all levels, explaining complex matters and presenting evidence in court. Why us? One of the busiest local authorities outside London, we have a clear plan to develop a Brighton & Hove as a place where people want to live, work and learn. To deliver accessible, affordable and high-quality homes for all residents. We are hugely passionate about what we do and the quality service we provide in a city that is proud to make a positive difference to people’s lives. As Lead Registered Building Inspector you will be part of the Planning and Building Control Team playing a key role in delivering that plan. We value our staff and are committed to building and maintaining a fair and inclusive culture. In return you will receive: Excellent pension options Flexible working options A strong commitment to continued professional development Workplace adjustments A wide range of welfare and wellbeing resources, including staff discounts schemes and staff networks such as:the BME worker’s forum, LGBTQ workers forum, the Women’s network and the Disabled and Carers network Please read our Apply for a job at the council pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview. As part of your application, you will need to complete your education and work history and upload a supporting statement. Your supporting statement is the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here Supporting statement guidance as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process. Additional information Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only. We are a workplace that supports flexibility and employee wellbeing in the way we work whilst providing the best service for our customers. Team and service working arrangements are designed to support both employee work life balance and team collaboration. These would be part of your individual working arrangements alongside any personal preference agreed with your manager in advance of joining. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team and travel to and from your contractual location would be at your own expense. Part office / part home – hybrid - We are a workplace that supports flexibility and employee wellbeing in the way we work whilst providing the best service for our customers. Team and service working arrangements are designed to support both employee work life balance and team collaboration. These would be part of your individual working arrangements alongside any personal preference agreed with your manager in advance of joining. For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit Why work for us Company information Encouraging a diverse workforce Our city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton & Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans. Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our fair and inclusive actions, our anti-racism strategy and the work we are doing to encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).