Business Support Officer

We adopt a 'name blind' approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made - please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.
Organisation
Kirklees

Directorate
Place

Service Area
Development

Hours
37

Number of Jobs
1

Location(s)
Across Kirklees

Position type
Permanent

Grade
Grade 5

Salary
£25,583- £25,989

Advert Wording
THIS ROLE IS INTERNALLY RESTRICTED
To apply for this job, you must meet all of the following criteria:

• Be an employee of Kirklees Council.
• Be employed by Kirklees for the duration of the recruitment process – up to and including the start date.
• Have successfully completed your probationary period.

(Please note that if you work for an Academy, you are not an employee of the Council.)

Your employment status will be checked, if you do not meet the above requirements your application will be rejected.

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our Business Support Team within the Building Control Service.

The main purpose of the Building Control Service is to ensure that building work in Kirklees is carried out in compliance with current building regulations and that any potentially dangerous buildings are made safe. The service is also responsible for ensuring that Kirklees buildings meet fire safety regulations. The service comprises a number of building surveyors and a small group of business support officers.

We are looking for a self-motivated, adaptable and proactive individual to support a diverse group of internal and external customers. Strong customer care skills are essential, as well as the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Key duties will include –

• Accurate data inputting and knowledge of IT packages such Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Liaising with building surveyors and colleagues throughout the course of all your work
• Post duties, receipting and processing building regulations applications and calculating fees
• Arrange meetings and take minutes as appropriate.
• Take card payments via an automated payment system
• Undertaking searches for the Local Land Charges section
• Order, maintain and issue supplies and services via a software, SAP system
• Booking inspection requests and Reporting Dangerous Structures.

Please refer to the Day in The Life documents for further information.

In return, we can offer –

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Ongoing training and career development
• Excellent pension scheme
• A range of family friendly policies, including flexible working and working from home
• A wide range of well-being initiatives including a cycle to work scheme and discounted KAL membership

Lisa Smith
is the manager for this role, please contact them on for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.
We know there's a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: or phone: and ask for 'Recruitment'.

Lisa Smith is the manager for this role, please contact them on for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.
We know there's a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:or phone: and ask for 'Recruitment'.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date
12 December 2025, 11:55 PM

Important Information
Job Profile/description
Additional document 1