Interim Head of Service - Building Control

Interim Head of Service - Building Control

Posted 1 week ago by Panoramic Associates

£725 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Ipswich, England, United Kingdom

Summary: The Interim Head of Service for Building Control will lead a dedicated team within a Local Authority in Suffolk, focusing on delivering high-quality and compliant Building Control services. This role requires strong leadership and management skills to drive performance and maintain service standards. The position is interim, with a potential for extension, and involves a hybrid working arrangement. The successful candidate will have significant experience in a similar role within a Local Authority setting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the Building Control team, managing RBIs and support staff.
  • Ensure the delivery of efficient and compliant Building Control services.
  • Drive performance and maintain service standards.
  • Provide strategic direction and operational leadership.

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience as a Head of Service or Building Control Manager within a Local Authority.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Relevant qualifications: ideally Class 3/4, with a minimum of Class 2F/4.

Salary (Rate): £725.00/daily

City: Ipswich

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Interim Head of Service - Building Control (Local Authority, Suffolk) An established Local Authority in Suffolk is seeking an experienced Head of Service to lead their Building Control team on an interim basis. This is a high-profile role, offering the opportunity to manage a dedicated team of RBIs and support staff while ensuring the delivery of efficient, compliant, and high-quality Building Control services.

Role Details:

  • Rate: £725 per day (Inside IR35)
  • Duration: 6 months (potential for extension)
  • Location: Suffolk - hybrid role with 2-3 days per week office presence required
  • Reporting: Management of RBIs and support staff within the Building Control function

Candidate Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Head of Service or Building Control Manager within a Local Authority setting
  • Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to drive performance and ensure service standards
  • Relevant qualifications: ideally Class 3/4, with a minimum of Class 2F/4

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior professional to make a meaningful impact within a progressive council, providing strategic direction and operational leadership in Building Control. Apply now if you have the relevant experience and are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding interim leadership role.