3-4 Month Contract with a local Authority

Job Purpose

To be responsible to a Team Leader for managing staff and leading on projects/specialisms as allocated within the Commercial, Residential/Housing and Pollution/Waste Management areas of work, and for carrying out the full range of functions undertaken within the team..

Key Duties/Accountabilities

To assist in the preparation and submission of statistical and other returns (to government departments, professional institutions; etc.) on matters relating to the postholder’s area of responsibility.
To respond to, and where appropriate investigate, complaints and enquiries on matters relating to the project’s area of activity.
To undertake investigation, inspection and enforcement duties, particularly those of a complex nature, including acting for the Council under delegated powers and giving evidence in legal proceedings and Public Enquiries.
To review, identify and make recommendations on training needs on issues relating to the project’s area of activity and to undertake training as necessary; to devise and provide training to staff in other directorates and outside bodies
To represent the Team Leader as and when required. 13. To participate in the selection of staff including conducting interviews.
To input and retrieve data from computer systems in accordance with agreed guidelines.
To undertake any other work appropriate to the level and general nature of the post’s duties.
In discharging the duties of the post to have due regard to the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Regulations, the Council’s Customer Care and Equal Opportunities and other policies.

Essential Experience Required.

Essential Qualifications Required

Additional information to note

The role closes on 12/06/25

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