Building Safety Enforcement Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 17 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £36,426 i £44,147 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Exceeds National Minimum Wage |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 03 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Wandsworth, London, SW18 4LH |
| Cwmni: | Richmond and Wandsworth Councils |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | randw/TP/29/8467 |
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Job Title: Building Safety Enforcement Officer
Contract: Fixed term contract (Until 31.12.2026)
Salary: £36,432 - £44,147 per annum
Hours: 36
Location: Sudbury House, 85 Wandsworth High St, London, SW18 4LH
Objective of role
The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth present a unique opportunity to be part of a team who are working together to create a ground-breaking shared staffing structure across both boroughs.
Wandsworth Borough Council have a team of building safety inspectors who are responsible for ensuring the safety of residents in our housing stock, performing regular inspections of communal areas of our housing stock and front entry doors to individual properties, whilst referring to the current fire risk assessments of each building.
Unfortunately, some residents do not conform to instructions regarding fire safety advice and legislation, forcing us to consider legal action. This can include non-fire-resistant front doors of leaseholders and hazardous rubbish and fly tips being left in communal areas.
About the role
We are looking for an individual on an initial n fixed term contract until 31.12.2026, to be responsible for ensuring that doors are compliant; this may require the appropriate ‘letter(s) before action’ to be served, followed by an injunction being sought as necessary. This will involve liaison with the building Safety team and South London Legal Partnership (SLLP).
It is important that the successful candidates are strong communicators, are able to remain calm under pressure and be able to prioritise and organize a large workload. Due to the nature of this role candidates should be able to show evidence of being able to work as part of a team as well as being able to meet time specific targets.
Successful Candidates will be expected to work a 36-hour week Monday - Friday with standard office hours, however, start times may be flexible. They will be entitled to 32 days annual leave and 8 Bank Holidays per year. Due to the nature of the role, there is some scope for home working, however this will only apply after initial training has been completed and competency in the role is shown.
In addition, we offer a comprehensive range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts with many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments.
This role also includes inspecting doors on our estates and ensuring they are compliant. Training will be provided.
Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Have a good understanding of the building and fire safety legislation as it applies to residential buildings and estates and the importance of compartmentation in ensuring the safety of residents.
Have a practical understanding of building construction and services.
An understanding and commitment to the Councils equalities policies and an awareness of the Councils safeguarding requirements.
Ability to deal with the public face to face, in a variety of situations, which may occasionally be stressful.
Ability to prepare short written reports.
Indicative Recruitment Timeline
Closing date: Sunday 03rd August 2025
Shortlisting date: W/C 04th August 2025
Interview Date: TBC
We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Useful Information
Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.
We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.