BSL and SNN Team Leader

Overview

This new position is to lead the Building Safety Levy and Street Name and Numbering team. The team will administer the end‑to‑end Building Safety Levy and the Street Name and Numbering processes.

About us

Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally. 

• This new position will sit within the Building Control team
• The BSL and SNN Team Leader will be reporting to the Building Control Business Support Manager
• The Building Safety Levy and will come into effect from 1^st October 2026

About the role

• Key responsibilities are to:
  • To manage and develop the BSL and SNN team.
  • Along with their team, set up processes and procedures to administer the levy. Responsibilities of the team will include:
    • Register Building Control applications and Initial Notices for works that could be subject to the levy
    • Assess if works are subject to the levy
    • If so, calculate the levy
    • Using Uniform and Exacom to inform developers of decisions
    • Deal with any amendments to plans and recalculate levy
    • Regular spot checks
    • This is a new piece of legislation that is constantly evolving so you need to be prepared to adapt quickly to new ways of working.
  • Along with the team, look at the Street Name and Numbering processes and development more efficient was of working. Responsibilities of the team will include:
• The use of various applications to complete in-house research to resolve both addressing discrepancies and to determine the outcome of customer requests, aiming to avoid conflict/duplication, the processing of major developments, plotting, and numbering in a sequential and standardised way, including naming/re-naming existing streets.
• Ensuring the effective and timely consultation with developers, Parish Councils and Councillors regarding the decision making on appropriate new street name requests and dealing with addressing discrepancies between Royal Mail, NLPG (National Land and Property Gazetteer) and the customer.

Any-Desk:

As an ‘any-desk’ worker, you’ll need to be connected to our network to access digital folders and resources, but this can either be from home or an office location when required. You will be required to work from the office a couple of times a week, depending on your role and team requirements.

 

About you

We are looking for someone who understands the Building Control process, the Street Name and Numbering process and the purpose of the Building Safety Levy. Someone who has proven experience in leading a team, proven experience in initiating change, and great customer service skills.

Other information

Other Information

For more information about this role, please contact Androulla Andreou at [email protected] for an informal discussion.

Closing date: Thursday 16th July 2026

Interview Date: From Wednesday 22-24 July 2026

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions

For further information on how long it takes for cautions and convictions cautions to become spent, please refer to our guide on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (updated 2023) | Nacro

 

We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While we welcome innovation, we expect all submissions to reflect your own experience, skills, and achievements accurately. Please ensure your application is truthful and demonstrates your personal capabilities, as this will be assessed during the selection process.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

Our values and culture

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.

We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

About the Business Unit

Our Planning, Growth and Sustainability directorate works with partners to help shape the future of Buckinghamshire. We deliver services on planning, economic growth, regeneration, strategic infrastructure, transport and property.

Our key priorities include developing the economic narrative for Bucks, creating more jobs and delivering the right infrastructure to help businesses and residents thrive. We also aim to provide a proactive planning service that is responsive, whilst making the best use of the Council’s land and property portfolio. This will in turn support community services and create housing, jobs, regeneration and income to support public services.

It’s a great time to join one of our teams. As part of the Planning, Growth and Sustainability function you will not only get to help shape the economic future of Buckinghamshire; you’ll also be involved in delivering high-profile development projects and work on some of the biggest infrastructure projects in the UK. You will support us to deliver the results that our local residents and businesses deserve.

We recognise and reward you

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.

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