South Norfolk and Broadland Council

37 hours per week - Up to £65,505 per annum - ( national pay award pending) CNC Building Control is seeking a highly knowledgeable Regulatory Specialist & Learning and Development Manager to lead our regulatory interpretation, compliance oversight and professional development programmes. This is a pivotal position, ensuring our surveyors, trainees and apprentices receive accurate, timely training a click apply for full job details

Salary Range and Hours: Planning Compliance officer - Band E, £37,598 - £41,512 Permanent, full-time Salary Range and Hours: Planning Compliance Assistant - Band D, £32,628 - £36,823 Fixed Term (24 months), full-time Broadland and South Norfolk District Councils are looking to appoint two new colleagues to join our small but dynamic Planning Compliance Team, helping to safeguard the integrity of the click apply for full job details

South Norfolk and Broadland Councils are looking for a Data Engineer to join our Strategy and Innovation Team. In this role, you'll be key to us being able to use our data to understand and improve our performance and integrate services. You'll figure out data structures and transform that data for other operational purposes and for analytical reporting, working with officers across the Council who use those systems day to day or who need to understand how the services run. You'll work in a team advancing the Council's ability to make the best use of its available data, supporting analysis that strengthens our decision-making, as well as the foundations that underpin them such as cataloguing, data quality management and supporting broader data governance developments. What you'll be doing Lead in the design, build and maintenance of scalable data architecture, including data lakes and data warehouses to ensure reliable data storage and accessibility. Integrate data from business systems and other sources to our data warehouse, using Microsoft Fabric, Axure SQL tools, respective Data Factory pipelines and on-premise gateways. Develop a robust data warehouse supporting an enterprise data model, including designing, implementing and maintaining medallion layer architecture and techniques such as managing slowly changing dimensions and leveraging change data capture. Extract or infer dataset schemas, communicating through structured language and data model diagrams, and convert datasets to alternative data standards, engaging relevant SMEs for input. Be able to translate business needs into the longer-term development of data engineering support, enabling these needs to be met. Provide advice and support to developing the One Team's data maturity, such as data governance developments and unstructured data management. About You We are looking for a candidate with a relevant degree or professional/vocational qualification in computer science, data engineering, data science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. You will have proven experience working in a data engineering role using Microsoft Fabric tools, along with the ability to apply a strong understanding of database management, data governance, data security, data quality assurance, and version control in a real-world environment. The role requires hands-on experience of developing data warehouses, integrating new use cases, and working with Azure SQL or Microsoft Fabric tools, using Python and SQL. You will also bring experience in developing data models to support analytical applications and business requirements, including schema inference and the use of entity relationship and other data modelling diagramming tools. Strong skills in data integration, problem-solving, analytical thinking, and clear communication are essential to succeed in this role. Closing date: 26th April 2026 Interviews: 28th & 30th April 2026 Why Join Us? We offer flexible working hours for most office-based roles, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. As part of our team, you will enjoy a range of employee benefits, including free onsite parking, employee discounts, a competitive holiday allowance, wellbeing initiatives, and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. You will be joining a progressive and supportive organisation that is committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve. The Councils reserve the right to close any and all vacancies at any time if there is judged to be a sufficient number of applications received. South Norfolk and Broadland Councils are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and all applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate checks for the position, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Starting 28,415 and up to 31,853 Come and be part of an enthusiastic and motivated One Team in helping to protect our significant number of protected trees across South Norfolk and Broadland. Our Districts have a varied geography and a substantial number of protected trees, and in this role, you will take a supportive role in all tree related matters. This will include assessing trees for protection, processing applications and appeals, and providing related specialist advice and guidance to planning officers, enforcement teams, the public, and Councillors. We have an ambitious growth and development agenda and take pride in protecting our environment whilst also promoting sustainable housing for the future. We are therefore looking for someone that can work closely with the Development Management team to help ensure that important trees are suitably protected and accommodated within developments. About You You will need to have experience within a tree and conservation role, ideally with an LPA. You should be able to work on your own initiative, be a strong team player and demonstrate passion and commitment to protecting trees, landscapes and the environment. You should have a professional qualification in Tree/Landscape Management from a recognised body or national diploma in forestry or arboriculture or equivalent level 3 qualification in arboriculture. Consideration will be given to funding study for candidates with suitable experience but without the relevant qualifications. For further information about the role or our organisation, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the Recruiting Manager, or the People Team as follows: Closing Date: 1st May 2026 Interview Date: 11th May 2026 Why Join Us? We offer flexible working hours for most office-based roles, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. As part of our team, you will enjoy a range of employee benefits, including free onsite parking, employee discounts, a competitive holiday allowance, wellbeing initiatives, and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. You will be joining a progressive and supportive organisation that is committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve. The Councils reserve the right to close any and all vacancies at any time if there is judged to be a sufficient number of applications received. South Norfolk and Broadland Councils are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and all applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate checks for the position, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded Finance Business Partner to join our team, where you will play a key role in driving financial strategy and business improvement across the Councils. Your role will incorporate the full breadth and depths of responsibilities associated with providing a comprehensive Business Partnering service to the organisation. These will include providing accurate monthly management accounts working with budget managers to produce forecasts and variance analysis, supporting Assistant Directors and Service Managers with financial expertise, modelling and insightful analysis and leading on budget preparation for service areas and assisting with financial business cases for projects. You will act as Finance Lead on programme boards, ensuring robust, commercially focused decision-making, identify savings efficiencies and income generation opportunities, contribute to year-end accounts, audits and statutory reporting requirements, and mentor other staff to support their professional development. About You You will either be a part-qualified accountant (either CCAB or CIMA) or hold a full AAT qualification (or you will have the equivalent experience in finance). With strong management accounting and financial planning skills, you will have the ability to analyse complex information and present it clearly to non-financial colleagues. You will have a collaborative approach, with confidence to challenge and influence at senior levels, and will have demonstrable experience in supporting services in a commercial, fast-changing environment. Closing Date: Monday 29th September 2025 Interview Date: w/c 10th October 2025 Why Join Us? We offer flexible working hours for most office-based roles, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. As part of our team, you will enjoy a range of employee benefits, including free onsite parking, employee discounts, a competitive holiday allowance, wellbeing initiatives, and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. You will be joining a progressive and supportive organisation that is committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve. The Councils reserve the right to close any and all vacancies at any time if there is judged to be a sufficient number of applications received. South Norfolk and Broadland Councils are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and all applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate checks for the position, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.