DIRECTORATE: RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT: PLANNING AND REGENERATION
GRADE: TIER 4, GRADE G
SALARY: £32,798 to £36,371 (pay award pending)
LOCATION: LONG EATON, DERBYSHIRE
Full Time (37 hours per week) / Permanent
We are looking for a forward thinking, enthusiastic and highly motivated Senior Planning Officer to join our customer focussed and proactive award-winning Development Management team.
About Us
Centrally located between Nottingham and Derby with good transport links, Erewash is a diverse borough encompassing the towns of Long Eaton and Ilkeston surrounded by the rural Green Belt. Our ambitious and focused work includes the delivery of around 6,600 new homes through the Erewash Core Strategy Review.
About You
You will need experience of dealing with a wide, diverse and interesting range of applications and associated work and have a problem-solving and proactive approach to delivering quality outcomes including complex and major applications.
As a committed team player you need good written and verbal communication skills. Dealing with customers is an important part of the role and you must be dedicated to providing high quality customer service.
You must be eligible to be a full member of the Royal Town Planning Institute and hold a diploma or degree in Town Planning or equivalent.
Benefits of Working for Us
The Council is committed to supporting and developing their staff. A culture exists within Planning where your continual professional development will be supported and encouraged.
As part of the excellent package of benefits the Council offers, you will also have access to:
- 28 to 32 days annual leave entitlement (dependent on service)
- Flexible working arrangements and family friendly policies available
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Subsidised Leisure membership through the Fit for Work scheme
- Free workplace car parking within the Borough
Want to know more?
For an informal chat about this role or working for Erewash please call Richard Snow, Development Manager on 0115 907 2244 extension 3172.
To view the Job Description and Person Specification please click here.
The closing date is Sunday, 16th October 2022.
To submit an application please click the 'Apply Online' icon located at the foot of this page.
Alternatively an application form and job description is available from Personnel, Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP, telephone: 0115 931 6049 (24 hr voicemail), e-mail: jobs@erewash.gov.uk
If you are a current employee of Erewash Borough Council and you wish to apply for this vacancy, you must apply through your Employee Self Service account. If you do not have access to Employee Self Service, you must complete a paper or word version of Erewash Borough Council’s job application form.
The Council is positive about disabled people and those who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview.
The Council also supports the Armed Forces Covenant and those who have previously worked in the armed forces and meet the essential shortlisting criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Please ensure that you make it clear on your application form that you wish to be considered under this criteria.
DIRECTORATE - ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT - BUILDING CONTROL
BUILDING CONTROL OFFICER
GRADE G - £32,798 - £36,371 (pay award pending) Plus Standby Allowance
HOURS PER WEEK - 37
Erewash and West Nottinghamshire Building Consultancy provide a high quality Local Authority Building Control service across the Erewash, Broxtowe, Ashfield and Mansfield areas. To provide high quality services to this larger community we now want to recruit a Building Control Officer.
To succeed in this exciting and challenging role you will need to hold a Building Surveying Degree or HNC/HND in Construction. You will be supported by experienced staff and training to build on your existing knowledge and experience.
Your duties will involve dealing with Building Regulations applications including site inspections, the assessment of plans to ensure compliance with the required standards and also to provide advice on building control matters including the need for permission. You will deal with dangerous structures, insecure properties, defective drainage and demolition licensing and maintain up to date knowledge of the building control process and legislation so that accurate information can be given in response to general enquiries.
The usual place of work will be the Town Hall in Long Eaton, however you may be required to work at other premises from time to time to undertake your duties. The post is full time and the hours of work are 37 hours per week (part time working will be considered) plus out of hours on-call standby, which is rota based.
The successful candidate will be required to register and undertake training and validation exams to achieve the required level of validation in accordance with the introduction of the Building Safety Act 2021.
Some of the benefits of working at Erewash Borough Council include:
· Casual Car Allowance (with the possibility of essential car user status in accordance with the Council’s Car Allowance Scheme);
· Free workplace car parking within the Borough;
· Opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development;
· Family friendly and flexible working policies available;
· Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS);
· Subsidised leisure membership with the Fit for Work scheme.
The closing date for applications is 21st October 2022.
To view the job description and person specification please click here
To submit an application please click on the 'Apply Online' icon located at the foot of this page.
Alternatively, an application form and job description are available from Personnel, Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP. Please telephone: 0115 931 6049 (24 hr voicemail) or e-mail: jobs@erewash.gov.uk.
If you are a current employee of Erewash Borough Council and wish to apply for a vacancy, you must apply through your Employee Self Service account only. If you do not have access to Employee Self Service, you must complete a paper or word version of Erewash Borough Council's job application form.
DIRECTORATE - ENVIRONMENTAL & COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT - SPORT & HEALTH DEVELOPMENT
YOUTH MENTOR – 22.2 hours per week
(Temporary for up to 12 months)
GRADE D - £20,852 to £23,484 (pro rata) (Pay Award Pending)
Are you passionate about wanting to enable young people to fulfil their potential? Do you have a strong belief that children and young people should experience positive and healthy opportunities and a passion to make that happen? Then we would like to invite you to join our multi-disciplinary team.
Erewash Borough Council’s Sport and Health Development team are recruiting a Youth Mentor to lead the work of our partnership based one-to-one Youth Mentoring project. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is able to work both as part of a team and on their own initiative.
The ideal candidate will have the passion and ability to work with young people, supporting their personal development and helping them reach their full potential. They will have experience working with disengaged young people facilitating youth work, mentoring, advice or guidance. Ideally, they will also possess or be working towards a recognised Youth Work or Mentoring qualification (or equivalent).
Ideally the candidate will also have knowledge of the issues and challenges faced by children and young people. We are looking for an individual who can communicate effectively at all levels and has the ability to adapt their communication styles to engage their target audience.
This role will be mostly operational, supporting targeted young people in a one-to-one mentoring intervention that will include the facilitation of sport and physical activity sessions. The Youth Mentor will take a person centred approach, reacting to the needs of the individual by building a positive relationship, facilitating opportunities and supporting informed decision making and life choices.
Hours of work will need to be flexible to fit with the needs of the mentee so some weekend and evening working will be required.
In return, we offer a competitive salary and a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year (pro rata). Other benefits include opportunities for training and learning, free workplace parking within the borough, option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and subsidised leisure membership with the Fit for Work Scheme.
This post is temporary for up to12 months.
Please note this post requires the successful candidate to undertake a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity please call Jordan Hedges, Sport and Physical Activity Coordinator on 07842231338.
Closing date for applications is Sunday, 9th October 2022.
To view the job description and person specification please click here.
Alternatively an application form and job description are available from Personnel, Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP, Telephone: 0115 931 6049 (24 hr voicemail), or e-mail: jobs@erewash.gov.uk
DIRECTORATE - RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT - ACCOUNTANCY OFFICER (temporary for up to 6 months)
GRADE D - £20,852 to £23,484 (pay award pending)
37 HOURS PER WEEK
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Accountancy Section on a temporary contract for up to 6 months.
This is a varied role covering many aspects of local government finance specifically with the external audit of the council.
You will also be required to assist in the monitoring of revenue and capital budgets, preparing reconciliations and investigating and correcting any reconciling items. Other duties will include responsibility for maintaining a register of all grant income received by the council and reconcile this to the general ledger. You will also assist in supporting directorates by providing a professional accountancy advice service.
You will need to have a good standard of education and be proficient in the use of spreadsheets. Experience in a financial or accounting environment is essential and experience of using modern financial systems such as e5 would be an advantage.
In return, we offer a competitive salary, flexitime working, access to a contributory local government pension scheme and free workplace parking.
The closing date for applications is Sunday, 16 October 2022.
DIRECTORATE: ENVIRONMENTAL & COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT: SPORT & HEALTH DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNITY ACTIVATOR – 18.5 hrs per week x 2 positions
(Temporary for up to 18 months)
GRADE D £20,852 to £23,484 (pro rata) Pay Award Pending
Are you an enthusiastic, conscientious and committed person who wants to make a real difference to a local community? Are you passionate about wanting to enable others to fulfil their potential by creating happier and healthier communities? Then we would like to invite you to join our multi-disciplinary team.
Erewash Borough Council’s Sport and Health Development team are recruiting two temporary Community Activators to drive the work of the Community Wellness Networks within the Petersham and Cotmanhay areas. We are looking for suitably qualified and experienced highly motivated individuals who are able to work both as part of a team and on their own initiative.
The ideal candidates will have experience of communicating with a wide variety of people including people from deprived communities, diverse backgrounds and cultures. We are looking for someone who will have worked with various assets in a community such as schools, clubs and community groups whilst having the ability to inspire, motivate and encourage volunteers and leadership within a community. Ideally candidates will also have knowledge of issues and challenges faced by people who live in deprived areas and the ability to understand and empathise with people who live in Petersham or Cotmanhay.
This role will include building relationships within the community and creating strong partnerships across the local area and Erewash. The Community Activator will take an asset based approach to their work by building up assets within their area and creating more opportunities for people to become physically active. The role will include working with residents to identify and create community leaders through strong working relationships in order to ensure sustainability of the work. Hours of work will mainly be day time working but may include occasional evenings, weekends and during holiday periods.
In return, we offer a competitive salary and a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year (pro rata). Other benefits include opportunities for training and learning, free workplace car parking within the borough, option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and subsidised leisure membership with the Fit for Work Scheme.
These posts are temporary for up to 18 months.
Please note this post requires the successful candidate to undertake a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
If you would like an informal discussion about either of these opportunities please call Daniel Whetton, Sport and Physical Activity Co-ordinator on 07542 228280.
DIRECTORATE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT: HOUSING SERVICES
16 Hours per week
Grade G £32,798 - £36,371 per year (pro rata) (pay award pending)
This role is an opportunity for an aspiring or experienced policy officer to drive the development of housing-related strategies across both Erewash and wider partnerships as well as help to shape and support the delivery of affordable housing within the borough.
You will take a central role in developing Erewash’s housing, homelessness and private-sector housing strategies, influencing and working with partners to meet shared objectives within local and countywide strategic partnerships. The wide-ranging scope of the post includes supporting teams to innovate in the provision of services as well as improve delivery and performance through analysing data and problem-solving. In addition, you will help to enable more affordable homes in the borough, working with local housing associations.
You will need experience of strategy and policy development, project management, and an understanding of the key elements of enabling affordable housing. A degree or diploma, for example in housing studies, social policy or a relevant discipline, together with effective communication and presentation skills are also essential requirements of the role.
In return the Council can offer:
- A casual car user allowance;
- Free workplace car parking within the Borough;
- Opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development;
- Family friendly and flexible working policies;
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS);
- Subsidised leisure membership with the Fit for Work scheme
For an informal discussion about this opportunity please call Steven Shanahan, Housing Services Manager on 07712 690928.
The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday, 9 October 2022 and interviews will take place on Monday, 24 October 2022.
Alternatively an application form and job description are available from Personnel, Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP. Telephone: 0115 931 6049 (24-hr voicemail) or e-mail: jobs@erewash.gov.uk