Head of Building Control

Head of Building Control

Plus 19% employer pension contribution

1 x Permanent, 37 hours per week

Location:

Mossley Mill but may be required to work at any Council site within the Borough

In the context of the Council's Corporate Plan, provide dynamic, effective and innovative leadership by:

• Developing and delivering the strategy for the Service area.
• Advising the Deputy Director, Director, Chief Executive and Senior Management on strategies and policy matters relating to the post holder's remit.
• Successful leadership, management and delivery of service responsibilities in support of the Corporate Strategic objectives, section business plans and values.
• Playing an active role in corporate organisational development.
• Ensure the service takes a leading role in the development of inter-departmental plans for corporate themes and that it contributes fully to achieving corporate objectives.
• Identifying and analysing trends and opportunities relating to the post holder's responsibilities and to deliver successful change to ensure continuous improvement.

Please note that the panel will use ONLY the information provided on the application form for shortlisting. Therefore, you MUST demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria as set out in the specification for the post.

The recruitment process will assess the suitability of the candidates against the requirements for the post including the 7 competencies identified in the Competence Framework for Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council.

(A copy of the Competency framework is attached for information)

This interview process will include an unseen presentation.

A reserve list will be created for this post for a 12 month period and if this post becomes available either part time, full time, temporary or permanent within 12 months this will be offered to reserve candidates in order of merit.

Please be advised, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council operates a paper free recruitment and selection process. All communication relating to your application will be sent to the email address that you have provided during login.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS 20 February 2026 AT 12 NOON.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is committed to appointing on merit, seeking candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds and taking full account of equal opportunities.