Senior Technical Support and Compliance OfficerCouncil

Grade 5

Join Surrey Heath Borough Council and be part of an organisation committed to delivery through meaningful community engagement and excellent customer service. We have a friendly and supportive staff culture with people who want to help make a real difference in our community for everyone that lives and works here. We embrace a culture of innovation and creativity welcoming new ideas. We support a work life balance with options for flexible and hybrid working.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

From April 2027, Surrey Heath Borough Council will become part of the new West Surrey unitary council, as part of a major local government reorganisation across Surrey. This change will see the current twelve councils replaced by two new authorities: East Surrey and West Surrey. West Surrey will cover the areas currently served by Guildford, Waverley, Runnymede, Spelthorne, Surrey Heath and Woking.

While the exact shape of the new West Surrey Council beyond 2027 is still being developed, joining us now means becoming part of an organisation where collaboration thrives and where your contribution will directly influence one of the most significant local government transformations in decades. You’ll gain valuable experience, play an active role in shaping the future of public services across West Surrey, and work within a team committed to professionalism and delivering outstanding outcomes for our communities.

Together, we will ensure a smooth transition and continue to deliver exceptional services for residents both now and into the future. When the new councils are created in April 2027, most staff will transfer to the new council on their current terms and conditions. Being part of a larger organisation may offer additional opportunities for career development and variety.

Are you an experienced technical support professional looking for a varied role with greater responsibility?

Joining our Building Control team, you will help deliver the service’s core technical support functions while leading the administration of the new Building Safety Levy. You will also play an important role in BSR reporting, audit readiness, financial accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The role requires excellent organisation, attention to detail and the ability to interpret plans, legislation and technical information. You will be trusted to manage competing priorities, resolve non-routine issues and ensure important statutory and regulatory deadlines are met.

If you have experience in Building Control or a similar technical or regulatory service, we would welcome your application

Additional Information

Benefits

We offer a generous benefits package including a minimum of 23 days’ annual leave rising to 28 days after 5 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, a generous local government pension scheme, free parking for all employees and payment of a professional membership fee. As well as subsidised gym membership at our local Places Leisure Centre, a cycle to work scheme and great savings from supermarkets, shopping, cinema tickets and holidays via the Kaarp Benefits scheme. A laptop and mobile phone will be provided for your role if applicable.

Offers are usually made at the lower end of the salary band allowing for progression.

Closing date: 15th November 2026

Interview date: 24th & 25th November 2026

Position type: Flexible Hours, Full Time