Sunderland Council

Regulatory Compliance Officer - Public Protection Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Full time Closing date: 21 July :59 Salary: Grade 5 (SCP 17-22) £31,022 - £33,699 Hours per week: 37 Location: City Hall, Sunderland Sunderland City Council is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and hardworking Regulatory Compliance Officer to work in the Public Protection Team of our Regulatory Services Department. The Public Protection team performs a vital role responding to resident and partner reports about community impact nuisances like waste accumulations, defective drainage, rodent infestations and derelict land and property, engaging with residents, landlords and partners to solve problems, and where required, serving legal notices and undertaking works in default and other formal enforcement actions, such as issuing fixed penalty notices or taking prosecutions. The team also manages the Council s allotments, which requires both a regulatory skillset and project management skills, placing and removing tenants, organising repairs, fencing and construction works, road surfacing and waste removal to improve and bring plots back into use across the city. The successful applicant will have a positive can do attitude and demonstrable relevant experience and skills. They will have the interpersonal skills and confidence needed for successful proactive engagement with residents, Councillors, local businesses and partner agencies and able to work on their own initiative as well as part of a team. Previous experience of nuisance enforcement is advantageous but not essential. Normal working week Monday to Friday, with occasional working required outside normal hours. Please note that CVs are not accepted. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered online with North East Jobs, including your invitation to any online assessment you are required to undertake and your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk mail items. Closing date: 21 July 2026. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Sunderland City Council, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Senior Auditor Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Full time Closing date: 19 July :59 Salary: Grade 6 (SCP 22 - 25) £33,699 - £36,363 Hours per week: 37 Employment Location: City hall/Hybrid Further Information The Council is delivering an ambitious City Plan to 2035, focused on building a resilient, prosperous, and smart city. Our Internal Audit service plays a key role in supporting the achievement of these priorities, providing assurance and advice across Council services and external clients including the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, schools, and academy trusts. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a respected and forward-thinking service, working in a collaborative and innovative environment at City Hall with flexible and modern ways of working. We are looking to recruit a Senior Auditor to join the Internal Audit team with at least two years experience working in an audit environment. Holding a relevant auditing qualification would be desirable, however we would offer opportunities for professional development and progression. Strong interpersonal / communication skills are key for this role as you will be exposed to a diverse client base. You will have experience of working in a deadline driven environment and have effective problem solving skills. This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Sunderland City Council, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Please note that CVs are not accepted. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered online with North East Jobs, including your invitation to any online assessment you are required to undertake and your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk mail items.