37 hours per week
This is an exciting opportunity to be a key part of a Building Control team on a beautiful island that never has a dull moment, and two days are never the same. We strive to ensure that the Isle of Wight is not just a wonderful place to live, but also, the Isle of Wight Council is a great place to work.
This is a trainee role where you will be supported in your training and development throughout. In addition, you will undertake a recognised Level 3 Certificated course in Technical Support with LABC.
The successful applicant will receive an excellent benefits package which includes generous annual leave; flexi-time; and access to a Local Government Pension Scheme and employee assistance programme.
About the role
As a trainee, you will learn the process of accurately registering applications, managing payments, maintain data bases, dealing with enquiries from members of the public and regular service users, such as builders and design professionals. You will also work closely in supporting our friendly team of Building Inspectors.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Matt Downer at matt.downer@iow.gov.uk
Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:
- Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
- Local Government pension scheme
- Discounted Solent ferry travel
- Island bus network discount
- Cycle to work scheme
- Staff parking permit scheme
- Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
- National and local discounts & benefits schemes
- Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
- Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)
Find out more about working for the Isle of Wight Council and living on the Island here.
The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.
The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination and this is supported by the Unacceptable Behaviour Policy, Employee Code of Conduct and Behaviours Framework. We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and we provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees.
The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via adverts@iow.gov.uk if you would like to receive a copy.
The Isle of Wight Council is an equal opportunities employer. We are proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community. We are also a Disability Confident Employer. Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.
If you have difficulty completing your online application or need further information about how to apply, phone 01983 823134 or email callcentre@iow.gov.uk Only applications submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.
We often receive a high volume of applicants for our vacancies. If you do not hear from the recruiting manager within three weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion. Please revisit our job page for alternate posts that may be suitable.