Cheltenham Borough Council

Are you a skilled multi-trade operative ready to take your career to the next level? Cheltenham has an exciting Senior Multi Skilled Operative opportunity! Location: Swindon Road, Cheltenham, GL51 9JZ Salary: 32,597- 34,434 per annum Job Type: Full-time Hours: 37 hours per week Closing Date: 24th August Come and work for an award-winning organisation! We are an ambitious and forward-thinking council. We are committed to making Cheltenham a better place to live and work, enabling communities and businesses to thrive whilst protecting what is good about our town. We aim to be an employer of choice where everyone is treated fairly and feels valued and respected. We aim to provide a stimulating and rewarding working environment that encourages our people to work together, provides opportunities for them to reach their full potential and achieve a healthy work/life balance. Working at Cheltenham Borough Council means working as part of a committed, professional, and friendly team. Senior Multi Skilled Operative - The Role: As a Senior Multi Skilled Operative, you will undertake a breadth of multi-trade repairs and maintenance work, consistently demonstrating quality across various trades. You will work with the Repairs Supervisors and Logistics Co-ordinator to deliver an effective and efficient service. When required, you will provide supervision and training to junior trades, trainees and apprentices. You will be responsible for planning your daily duties to ensure efficiency and effectiveness, whilst maintaining safe working practices throughout. Senior Multi Skilled Operative - Key Responsibilities: - Carry out day-to-day multi-trade repairs, maintenance and replacements including groundworks, waste clearance, bricklaying, roofing repairs, general building works and gain entry - Demonstrate competency in carpentry including internal and external work, window and door repairs, lock changes and kitchen replacements - Demonstrate competency in plumbing work excluding gas systems, including hot water cylinder replacement and bathroom installation - Provide supervision and training to junior trades, trainees and apprentices when required - Manage vehicles, plant and materials under direction of supervisors - Ensure vehicles are kept clean, tidy and report any issues promptly - Work safely from ladders and in confined spaces such as loft areas - Remove and reconnect household appliances as required - Ensure health and safety of workforce, contractors, tenants, leaseholders and the public Senior Multi Skilled Operative - You: - Demonstrable experience carrying out multi-trade work - Working knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations and Asbestos Regulations - Competent driving van-sized vehicles in town environments - Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate with colleagues, tenants and the public - Providing supervision for junior trades, trainees or apprentices - Ability to use a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) accurately for job details and materials ordering - Mature ability to undertake diverse tasks and solve problems logically - Manual handling experience and awareness of safe vehicle loading and roadworthiness Benefits: - An excellent pension scheme. You will be eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - A generous holiday entitlement of 26 days (pro rata) rising to 31 days (pro rata) after five years (excluding Bank Holidays) - A flexible and agile working environment. We aim to provide opportunities to work from home or elsewhere and offer flexibility in working hours - A comprehensive programme of learning and development - Two days (pro rata) paid time off for volunteering - Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes - Access to free counselling services - Upon successful completion of your probation period, you will then have access to our Healthcare Cashback Plan - A cycle to work scheme - Low-cost town centre parking - A commitment to employee wellbeing To submit your application for this exciting Senior Multi Skilled Operative opportunity, click Apply today!

Are you ready to make a real difference in your community? Cheltenham Borough Council has an exciting Estate Operative opportunity! Location: Central Depot, GL51 9JZ Salary: 25,583- 25,989 per annum Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week Closing Date: 24th August Come and work for an award-winning organisation! We are an ambitious and forward-thinking council. We are committed to making Cheltenham a better place to live and work, enabling communities and businesses to thrive whilst protecting what is good about our town. We aim to be an employer of choice where everyone is treated fairly and feels valued and respected. We aim to provide a stimulating and rewarding working environment that encourages our people to work together, provides opportunities for them to reach their full potential and achieve a healthy work/life balance. Working at Cheltenham Borough Council means working as part of a committed, professional, and friendly team. Estate Operative - The Role: As an Estate Operative, you will deliver essential cleaning and maintenance services across our managed properties. You will clean communal areas in flats and houses, remove fly-tipped waste, and work alongside other council teams to maintain safe and clean spaces for residents. Working under the direction of the Estate Services Team Leader, you will use specialist equipment and digital systems to complete your duties to an agreed standard. Estate Operative - Key Responsibilities: - Carry out regular cleaning of communal areas, carpets, food waste bins and windows using appropriate equipment and machinery - Collect and safely dispose of fly-tipped waste and remove items from communal areas that pose fire risks, in accordance with legislation - Record job details, evidence and work completed using a PDA system, including photographs where required - Report health and safety concerns and defects with vehicles, plant and materials to your supervisor Estate Operative - You: - Hold a current full driving licence and have experience with manual handling - Have the ability to safely use cleaning equipment, handle sharps, and work unsupervised - Can communicate courteously with customers, colleagues and management, and work effectively as part of a team - Possess a working knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations and the ability to recognise safeguarding concerns - Are willing to work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions - Relevant NVQ qualification and previous cleaning experience is desirable Benefits: - An excellent pension scheme. You will be eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - A generous holiday entitlement of 26 days (pro rata) rising to 31 days (pro rata) after five years (excluding Bank Holidays) - A flexible and agile working environment. We aim to provide opportunities to work from home or elsewhere and offer flexibility in working hours - A comprehensive programme of learning and development - Two days (pro rata) paid time off for volunteering - Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes - Access to free counselling services - Upon successful completion of your probation period, you will then have access to our Healthcare Cashback Plan - A cycle to work scheme - Low-cost town centre parking - A commitment to employee wellbeing To submit your application for this exciting Estate Operative opportunity, click Apply today!

Are you passionate about protecting historic buildings and preserving your town's heritage? Cheltenham Borough Council has an exciting Conservation Officer opportunity! Location: Cheltenham Salary: 32,597 - 34,434 (pay award pending wef 1 April 2026) Job Type: Full-time, permanent Closing Date: 13 September 2026 Come and work for an award-winning organisation! We are an ambitious and forward-thinking council. We are committed to making Cheltenham a better place to live and work, enabling communities and businesses to thrive whilst protecting what is good about our town. We aim to be an employer of choice where everyone is treated fairly and feels valued and respected. We aim to provide a stimulating and rewarding working environment that encourages our people to work together, provides opportunities for them to reach their full potential and achieve a healthy work/life balance. Working at Cheltenham Borough Council means working as part of a committed, professional, and friendly team. Conservation Officer - The Role: You will manage a varied caseload of listed building consent applications, providing specialist heritage advice to colleagues, applicants, and stakeholders. Your day-to-day work will include validating applications, conducting site inspections, negotiating with developers and their agents, consulting with specialists, and preparing detailed reports. You will present applications to Planning Committee, represent the council at appeals, and advise the public on conservation matters. You will work proactively to identify heritage issues and develop practical solutions. Conservation Officer - Key Responsibilities: - Manage your own caseload of listed building consent applications and pre-applications, including validation, site inspections, negotiations, consultations and report preparation - Present applications to Planning Committee and provide heritage advice to council members and officers on planning matters affecting heritage assets - Represent the council at appeal hearings and public inquiries on heritage matters, and provide expert witness evidence when required - Act as a specialist consultant to development management colleagues on planning applications that may impact heritage assets - Advise architects, agents, professionals and the public on conservation areas, listed buildings and the planning process - Contribute to conservation projects including conservation area appraisals and planning policy documents Conservation Officer - You: - Degree in Building Conservation or closely related discipline - Professional membership of the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (desirable) - Strong knowledge of architectural history, traditional building materials, and restoration methods for historic buildings - Thorough understanding of listed building legislation, conservation policy, guidance and current heritage management issues - Excellent communication skills at all levels including public, colleagues, members and professionals, with strong presentation abilities - Customer-focused, proactive and self-motivated with ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines - Strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain clear methodical records - Proficient in Microsoft Office and ability to understand scaled plans and drawings - Creative problem-solver with flexible approach and commitment to delivering high-quality service Benefits: - An excellent pension scheme. You will be eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - A generous holiday entitlement of 26 days (pro rata) rising to 31 days (pro rata) after five years (excluding Bank Holidays) - A flexible and agile working environment. We aim to provide opportunities to work from home or elsewhere and offer flexibility in working hours - A comprehensive programme of learning and development - Two days (pro rata) paid time off for volunteering - Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes - Access to free counselling services - Upon successful completion of your probation period, you will then have access to our Healthcare Cashback Plan - A cycle to work scheme - Low-cost town centre parking - A commitment to employee wellbeing To submit your CV for this exciting Conservation Officer opportunity, click Apply today!

Join Cheltenham Borough Council as a Building Surveyor and make a real contribution to making Cheltenham a great place to live. Location: Municipal Offices, Promenade, Cheltenham GL50 9SA Salary: £35,412 to £48,053 per annum Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Closing date: 6th October 2025 Come and work for an award-winning organisation! We are an ambitious and forward-thinking council dedicated to making Cheltenham a great place to live and work. By supporting thriving communities and businesses while preserving the town s unique character, we create opportunities for growth and innovation. As an employer, we are committed to fairness, respect, and creating a stimulating environment where our people can thrive. With benefits like flexible working arrangements, generous holiday allowances, a strong pension scheme, and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, we empower our team to reach their full potential. Together, we re building a vibrant future for Cheltenham and its people. Building Surveyor - The Role: CBC own and manage some of the most significant buildings and structures in Cheltenham; with over 4,500 council homes, commercial, leisure, and municipal buildings, including listed buildings with histories spanning hundreds of years, swimming pools, war memorials and even a football stadium! Our Property Team cover everything from day-to-day maintenance to the delivery of multi-million pound redevelopment projects. Right now, we re investing record sums into improving our special places, delivering ahead-of-the-game sustainability initiatives, property refurbishments, meeting new legislative requirements, and a number of exciting new-build projects. Our vacancy for a Building Surveyor means you will be providing support across a wide variety of buildings within the Councils Property Stock, including planning, procurement and delivery of high quality reactive and planned maintenance projects. You will contribute to effective and efficient asset management strategies through undertaking property surveys and assisting in development and delivery of programmes of work. Building Surveyor Key Responsibilities: - To ensure building work is completed in compliance with the codes of conduct, regulations (including financial) and policies of the council - To undertake building work in line with health and safety legislation, including monitoring that contractors are also compliant with these regulations when working in our buildings - Manage multiple reactive and planned maintenance projects to ensure issues are prioritised and the annual maintenance plan is completed - To ensure contractors are procured in line with our Local Government procurement regulations - To provide scrutiny and challenge to contractor costs, standard of work and timeliness of resolution of issues - To build and maintain positive relationships with tenants, leaseholders, service managers and other key stakeholders who use our buildings - To identify when more specialist contractors are required to deal with building issues To be proactive in proposing changes to our processes to deliver value for money from our buildings and our building service Building Surveyor - You: - 5 GCSE s including English and Maths - Degree in Building Surveying or Construction/Property related subject - Qualified or working towards an appropriate technical or professional qualification (RICS, CIOB or equivalent) - Evidence of continued training and professional development in a related field - Experience of building relationships with a range of stakeholders - Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines - Excellent communication skills and able to manage multiple projects at multiple locations to address both reactive repairs work and delivery of the planned maintenance programme - Ability to plan and prioritise workloads effectively to meet deadlines Closing date: 6th October 2025 To submit your application for this exciting Building Surveyor opportunity, please click on Apply now!