Cheltenham Borough Council

Location: Cheltenham
Job Type: Permanent /Full-Time
Salary: £37,728 to £41,516 Per Annum
Closing Date: Sun 2 Feb 2025

Come and work for an award winning organisation!

We are an ambitious and forward-thinking council. We are committed to making Cheltenham a better place to live and work, enabling communities and businesses to thrive whilst protecting what is good about our town.

We aim to be an employer of choice where everyone is treated fairly and feels valued and respected. We aim to provide a stimulating and rewarding working environment that encourages our people to work together, provides opportunities for them to reach their full potential and achieve a healthy work/life balance.

Working at Cheltenham Borough Council means working as part of a committed, professional, and friendly team.

About the role…
As a Senior Technical Officer you'll be providing support to the Manager with regard to the provision of good quality private sector housing throughout the Borough.

The role includes undertaking a range of specialist duties towards improving private sector housing and carrying out the Council's responsibilities under the Housing Act and other relevant legislation.

Your key responsibilities will include:
• Carrying out inspections of properties and houses in multiple occupation for the purpose of enforcement action
• To assess and process referrals and applications for Disabled Facilities Grants

We reserve the right to close the vacancy sooner than the advertised date.

What can we do for you…

An excellent pension scheme. You will be eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
A generous holiday entitlement of 26 days rising to 31 days after five years. Part-time employees receive a pro rata entitlement of 26 days.
A flexible and agile working environment. We aim to provide opportunities to work from home or elsewhere and offer flexibility in working hours.
A comprehensive programme of learning and development.
Two days paid time off for volunteering.
Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes.
An employee counselling service.
Free eye tests (for some posts) and contribution towards the cost of glasses.
A cycle to work scheme.
Low cost town centre parking for some jobs, depending on work location.
A commitment to employee wellbeing.

Applications

To apply for this position please click on "apply now" within this page to complete an application form and supporting statement together with your CV. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It’s important that we’re a good fit for each other, so let us know what’s important to you and why you want to work for Cheltenham Borough Council.

The council is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Contract Type:
Permanent

Contract Hours:
Full-Time

Job Vacancy > Salary Range:
£28,163 to £30,559

Come and work for an award-winning organisation!
We are an ambitious and forward-thinking council. We are committed to making Cheltenham a better place to live and work, enabling communities and businesses to thrive whilst protecting what is good about our town.

We aim to be an employer of choice where everyone is treated fairly and feels valued and respected. We aim to provide a stimulating and rewarding working environment that encourages our people to work together, provides opportunities for them to reach their full potential and achieve a healthy work/life balance.
Working at Cheltenham Borough Council means working as part of a committed, professional, and friendly team.

About the Role:
We’re looking for a Planning Enforcement and Compliance Support Officer to join our planning team and play a key role in supporting the enforcement and compliance functions that protect and enhance our borough.

Your Role:
As part of the enforcement team, you’ll:
- Be the first point of contact for enquiries, ensuring smooth workflow management.
- Support the delivery of routine service requests and provide vital administrative assistance.
- Handle customer enquiries, resolving issues or escalating them when needed.
- Conduct site visits, taking measurements and gathering data to support live casework.
- Work within established methods and guidelines to ensure consistent service delivery.
- You’ll also assist in managing and analyzing data to monitor team outcomes, contributing to the ongoing success of our enforcement and compliance functions.

What You’ll Bring:
We’re looking for someone with a creative and problem-solving mindset who thrives in a collaborative environment. You should be organised, proactive, and ready to learn, with the ability to manage your workload while working closely with the wider team to share knowledge and ideas.

What can we do for you...
• An excellent pension scheme. You will be eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• A generous holiday entitlement of 26 days rising to 31 days after five years. Part-time employees receive a pro rata entitlement of 26 days.
• A flexible and agile working environment. We aim to provide opportunities to work from home or elsewhere and offer flexibility in working hours.
• A comprehensive programme of learning and development.
• Two days paid time off for volunteering.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes.
• An employee counselling service.
• Free eye tests (for some posts) and contribution towards the cost of glasses.
• A cycle to work scheme.
• Low-cost town centre parking for some jobs, depending on work location.
• A commitment to employee wellbeing.

Applications:
To apply for this position please click on "apply now" at the bottom of this page to complete an application form and supporting statement together with your CV. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It’s important that we’re a good fit for each other, so let us know what’s important to you and why you want to work for Cheltenham Borough Council.

The council is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Permanent
Contract Hours
Full-Time
Job Vacancy > Salary range
£34,314 to £46,563

Come and work for an award-winning organisation!
We are an ambitious and forward-thinking council. We are committed to making Cheltenham a better place to live and work, enabling communities and businesses to thrive whilst protecting what is good about our town.

We aim to be an employer of choice where everyone is treated fairly and feels valued and respected. We aim to provide a stimulating and rewarding working environment that encourages our people to work together, provides opportunities for them to reach their full potential and achieve a healthy work/life balance.

Working at Cheltenham Borough Council means working as part of a committed, professional, and friendly team.

About the role:
As a Building Surveyor, you’ll play a key role in supporting a wide range of buildings within the council’s property portfolio. Your responsibilities will include:
Planning, procuring, and delivering high-quality reactive and planned maintenance projects.

Conducting property surveys to support effective asset management strategies.
Assisting in the development and delivery of work programs that keep our properties at their best.

Join Our Property Team as a Building Surveyor:
At CBC, we take pride in managing some of Cheltenham's most iconic buildings and structures. From over 4,500 council homes to historic listed buildings, leisure centers, swimming pools, war memorials, and even a football stadium, our portfolio reflects Cheltenham's rich heritage and vibrant community.

Our Property Team oversees everything from day-to-day maintenance to multi-million-pound redevelopment projects. Right now, we’re making record investments to enhance these special places, delivering innovative sustainability initiatives, refurbishing properties, meeting new legislative standards, and spearheading exciting new-build projects.

If you’re eager for a role where no two projects are the same and you’ll contribute to the unique fabric of Cheltenham, this is your chance to thrive.

If you’re ready to make a difference while growing your expertise in a supportive, dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you.

What can we do for you...
• An excellent pension scheme. You will be eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• A generous holiday entitlement of 26 days rising to 31 days after five years. Part-time employees receive a pro rata entitlement of 26 days.
• A flexible and agile working environment. We aim to provide opportunities to work from home or elsewhere and offer flexibility in working hours.
• A comprehensive programme of learning and development.
• Two days paid time off for volunteering.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes.
• An employee counselling service.
• Free eye tests (for some posts) and contribution towards the cost of glasses.
• A cycle to work scheme.
• Low-cost town centre parking for some jobs, depending on work location.
• A commitment to employee wellbeing.

Applications:
To apply for this position please click on "apply now" at the bottom of this page to complete an application form and supporting statement together with your CV.

Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification.

It’s important that we’re a good fit for each other, so let us know what’s important to you and why you want to work for Cheltenham Borough Council.

The council is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing Date: Monday, 27 Jan 2025

Contract Type
Permanent
Contract Hours
Full-Time
Job Vacancy > Salary range
£47,227 to £52,547

Come and work for an award-winning organisation!
We are an ambitious and forward-thinking council. We are committed to making Cheltenham a better place to live and work, enabling communities and businesses to thrive whilst protecting what is good about our town.

We aim to be an employer of choice where everyone is treated fairly and feels valued and respected. We aim to provide a stimulating and rewarding working environment that encourages our people to work together, provides opportunities for them to reach their full potential and achieve a healthy work/life balance.

Working at Cheltenham Borough Council means working as part of a committed, professional, and friendly team.

About the role:
Cheltenham Borough Council is a multi-award winning local authority with a strong place shaping role. The Council is increasingly involved directly in regeneration and growth initiatives with a firm commitment to deliver housing, skills development and employment opportunities for our communities, and a strong commercial focus. As part of a wider team you will drive our strategic planning and placemaking outcomes.

Being one of the council’s principal specialists set within the context of a council with an ambitious place making agenda you will play a key role in shaping Cheltenham; balancing the strong emphasis on growth with the need to conserve and enhance Cheltenham’s rich cultural, biodiversity and heritage offer, in the light of the Council’s ambition to make the borough carbon neutral by 2030. You will be reporting directly to the Director of Communities and Economic Development.

You will put creativity and problem solving at the core of helping to deliver a high quality and innovative planning service. You will drive high performance, including continuous improvements and efficiencies and embed the culture of a forward-thinking planning service which is solution focused.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues and elected members and stakeholders to drive our commitment to timely, sound decision making and the support of our corporate priorities, including ensuring Cheltenham plays its role through development as a destination and fosters opportunities for inward investment and economic growth, under the leadership of the Director of Communities & Economic Development.

We are currently working through an investment plan into the planning team, and you will oversee this expansion across your portfolio.

What can we do for you...
• An excellent pension scheme. You will be eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• A generous holiday entitlement of 26 days rising to 31 days after five years. Part-time employees receive a pro rata entitlement of 26 days.
• A flexible and agile working environment. We aim to provide opportunities to work from home or elsewhere and offer flexibility in working hours.
• A comprehensive programme of learning and development.
• Two days paid time off for volunteering.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes.
• An employee counselling service.
• Free eye tests (for some posts) and contribution towards the cost of glasses.
• A cycle to work scheme.
• Low-cost town centre parking for some jobs, depending on work location.
• A commitment to employee wellbeing.

Applications:
To apply for this position please click on "apply now" at the bottom of this page to complete an application form and supporting statement together with your CV.

Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification.

It’s important that we’re a good fit for each other, so let us know what’s important to you and why you want to work for Cheltenham Borough Council.

The council is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.