We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Electrical Officer to play a vital role in ensuring the Council meets its statutory and regulatory responsibilities across its property portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the safety, compliance and effective management of our domestic assets while delivering excellent services to our customers and communities.
Location
Norwich City Hall / Hybrid
Salary band
£39,862 - £42,839 (pro-rata, per annum)
To be responsible for the management of the councils contract delivery relating to domestic electrical testing and upgrade safety and statutory responsibilities in relation to the council housing properties and that the councils responsibilities are discharged in areas where the post holder has responsibility for this function.
To provide a customer focused service for internal and external customers which is focused on excellent delivery, service improvement and maximising efficiency.
To contribute to the delivery of an effective and focused property/asset and compliance management service for the council.
- Work collaboratively and support other colleagues (as required) to deliver Team Plans, Corporate Plan and emergency and recovery plans
- Take a collaborative approach to delivering support across the team/service, supporting colleagues to deliver positive outcomes beyond traditional service boundaries where required and directed by encouraging the sharing knowledge, experience and resources across teams in the council.
- Contribute and support the development and delivery of the Council’s strategies and policies as required
- To work on cross cutting corporate issues/projects as required
- To work collaboratively with colleagues across the council to promote a culture of continuous improvement and good governance
- Ensure the councils compliance, statutory obligations and regulatory undertakings are delivered with regards to health and safety compliance for, but not limited to Landlord or Lessee EICR’s, public lighting, communal including emergency lighting and fire alarm systems.
- Ensure the council has in place a comprehensive and current survey of its risks in relation to electricity and that effective plans are in place for the management and reduction of its risks in line with its policies and procedures.
- Ensure that all remedial/follow on works are undertaken on a risk basis; that the service, testing and inspection process is fit for purpose, and the records and certification is appropriately recorded, and that data is validated and current.
Essential
- Proven experience of successfully managing statutory health and safety compliance within a housing portfolio with particular experience in electrical installations and their safety
- Proven track record of successfully managing contractors or consultants to meet defined objectives or targets
- Excellent level understanding of current electrical regulations, electrical safety procedures, RIDDOR procedures and EICR, LOLER requirements etc.
- Good understanding of CDM (Construction Design Management) Regulations and other related regulations/ law and how they apply within the context of statutory health and safety compliance
- Excellent knowledge of current Wiring Regulations BS7671, 18th Edition and preceding regulations
- Qualifications of personnel who can work on fixed and mobile electrical installations
- Knowledge and understanding of qualifications of personnel who can work on fixed and mobile electrical installations
- Knowledge of the key responsibilities of the council and how it will fully comply with statutory requirements relating to electrical safety
- Experience of identifying risks in relation to electricity and putting in effective plans for the management and reduction of its risks in line with organisational policies and procedures
- Good supplier and subcontractor knowledge
- Understanding of performance management systems and processes
- Experience of budget management
- Ability to develop specifications and schedules of work as required for issue to contractors for pricing
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to challenge, support, influence and engage senior managers and customers across the organisation
- Excellent level of IT literacy including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and database systems
- Experience of accurate data entry and methodical database/systems management
- Experience of handling sensitive information/data
- Educated to minimum GCSE – NVQ2 or A Level - NVQ3 or Qualified Electrician
- Evidence of continued professional development is essential.
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We offer our employees a competitive pay and benefits package. Whether you’re looking for a new career, promotion, flexible working opportunity to fit with your home life or a sideways move – we have a variety of challenging employment opportunities for everybody.
Norwich City Council offers the opportunity to work with great people who are passionate about promoting Norwich and the services the council provides. We also offer good career prospects with competitive rates of pay, generous holidays and working arrangements to suit all lifestyles.
The council is committed to a policy of equality opportunity in employment, in recruitment and the services we provide. Applications are considered on the basis of their suitability for the post regardless of sex, gender reassignment, race, ethnic origin, disability, age, marital status, domestic responsibilities, sexual orientation or religious affiliation. People with disabilities are guaranteed an interview provided they are suitably qualified and/or experienced.
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- All employees are eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Paid holiday entitlement starts at 26 days per annum and increases with length of service to a maximum of 33 days per annum. This is pro rata for part-time employees
- In addition to the statutory public holidays, we grant an additional statutory day leave at Christmas
- Norwich City Council supports its employees through the provision of occupational health and employee assistance support
