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Building Control Manager - Grade PO, SCP 35 – 41 (£48,373- £56,936)

 

Are you ready to make a significant impact in our City? We are seeking a dynamic Building Control Manager to join our local authority team. If you have a background in ensuring the safety and compliance of buildings, along with excellent leadership skills, we want to hear from you!

 

In this role you will manage the Building regulations for Douglas, lead a dedicated team and contribute to the growth and development of the City. Join us in shaping the future of Douglas. Apply now and be part of the Council’s mission to create a safer, more sustainable environment for all.

 

A detailed job description and person specification can be downloaded by visiting the Council website (www.douglas.im) or the Human Resources Section (696455). For an informal chat about the role you can give Chris Pycroft, Assistant Chief Officer (Regeneration) (696305) a call.

 

Closing date for submission of applications is: Thursday, 28th March 2024 at 5.00 pm.

 

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Closing Date : Thursday, 28 March 2024



Multi Skilled Tradesperson (with Masonry & Plasterer experience)

Pay Band 6, SCP 13 – 17 (£25,274 - £30,719)

 

Douglas City Council is seeking a keen individual who is interested in working as a Multi skilled tradesperson within the Housing Maintenance Section. The successful applicant will carry out plastering/masonry and all associated building work to a high standard ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction, including repairs and maintenance of Council properties. It is essential that candidates have City and Guilds/NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification in Plastering or Masonry, along with relevant post qualification experience as a Plasterer or Mason. A full clean valid driving licence is also essential.

 

You can obtain an application pack by contacting the HR Section on (01624) 696455 or by downloading a pack from the Council’s website www.douglas.gov.im.

 

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications: 5.00 pm on Wednesday, 20th March 2024.

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Closing Date : Wednesday, 20 March 2024



Cleaner - Sheltered Housing Complex(es) (20 hours per week)

Pay Band 1 SCP 10 + Living Wage Allowance – 12 (£23,108 - £24,070 pro rata)

 

We are looking to recruit dependable and responsible part-time Cleaners to join our team working within the Sheltered Housing Complex(es). Candidates must have knowledge and experience of domestic and/or commercial cleaning practices, with the ability to work on their own, under instruction and as part of a team.

 

Details of the job description and selection criteria are available on the Council’s website (www.douglas.gov.im) or alternatively you can contact the Human Resources Section on (696455).

 

Closing date for submission of applications is: Wednesday, 20th March 2024 at 5.00 pm.

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Closing Date : Wednesday, 20 March 2024



Gardener/Labourer

Pay Band 1, SCP 10 + Living Wage Allowance – 12 (£23,108 - £24,070)

 

Douglas City Council is seeking to recruit to the role of Gardener/Labourer. If you are enthusiastic, green fingered and hands on with a desire to keep all gardens, grounds and parks beautifully presented and maintained then we would like to receive an application from you. You should have practical experience and be hardworking, flexible and self-motivated. Applicants must be physically able to undertake the demands of the job.

 

For an informal discussion about the position, please email mdadds@douglas.gov.im in order to arrange a telephone call.

 

Details of the job description and selection criteria are available on the Council’s website (www.douglas.im) or alternatively you can contact the Human Resources Section on (696455).

 

Closing date for submission of applications is: Wednesday, 3rd April 2024 at 5.00 pm

 

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Closing Date : Wednesday, 03 April 2024



City Warden: Pay Band 1, SCP 10 + Living Wage Allowance - 12 (£23,108 - £24,070 per 37 hour week) plus an average of 8 hours 10 minutes contractual overtime per week, paid at the appropriate rate raising the total pay to: £31,851 - £33,176.

 

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to take on the role of City Warden. You will be required to provide excellent customer service to the residents of Douglas, the City centre visitors, users of the Council’s car parks and patrol areas, as directed, on a daily basis. The role includes improving the experience of Douglas using initiatives and enforcement to deter environmental offences as well as inspecting Council facilities and equipment (e.g., lifebelts, B-lines life-saving equipment) and ensuring care for the environment by carrying out street-scene activities.

 

You must have the ability to resolve conflict in a professional manner, stay calm under pressure, have good communication skills and be able maintain a working knowledge of byelaw enforcement and legislation. A full clean valid driving licence is essential and you will be required to work a shift pattern between the hours of 7.00 am and 19:00 pm over a 7 day week (as per the rota), weekend working is 1 in 3.

 

If you like working outdoors, dealing with the public and making a positive difference to improve the City, then come and join our City Warden Team.

 

For an informal chat about the role please contact Alan Gordon, Community & Enforcement Manager on 696326 or by email at agordon@douglas.gov.im. For full details of the role, the job description and selection criteria please visit the Council’s website (www.douglas.gov.im) or contact the Human Resources Section on (696455).

 

Closing date for submission of applications is: Friday, 5th April 2024 at 5.00 pm.

 

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Closing Date : Friday, 05 April 2024



Grade: Pay Band 6, SCP 13 - 17 (£25,274 – £30,719) plus temporary additional element of pay: Market rate of 15% to be paid as a separate supplement to basic pay (increasing the pay to £29,065 - £35,327) for a maximum of 2 years to be reviewed 6 months prior to the end of the fixed period.

 

This role also attracts an additional skills rate of £1,281 per annum.

 

We are looking for an electrician to join the existing team and continue providing our customers with the highest levels of service and in order to meet demands. Within this role you will be expected to participate in the provision of a comprehensive installation, maintenance and repair service to the street and decorative lighting within the City and to domestic and commercial lettings belonging to the Council. The ideal candidate should hold the necessary skills, qualifications and certificates (or equivalent):

 

  • City & Guilds 2360, Part 1 Certificate: or
  • City & Guilds, Part A Certificate and City and Guilds 2360, Part 2 Certificate: or
  • City & Guilds Part B Certificate with relevant I.E.E.I.C 18th Edition 2380 Certificate

 

This is an exciting time to join an established team where you can directly impact the success the team have had in delivering its operations and projects over the years. This role require excellent interpersonal and customer facing skills and if you have a strong work ethic and are interested in working alongside a highly experienced team, then we would welcome an application from you.

 

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Donal Cullen, Head of Electrical & Projects on 696384. For full details of the role, job description and selection criteria please visit the Council’s website (www.douglas.gov.im) or contact the HR Section on 696455.

 

Closing date for submission of applications is: Friday, 5th April 2024 at 5.00 pm

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Closing Date : Friday, 05 April 2024



ADMINISTRATIVE & SUPPORT OFFICER (12 month Maternity Cover (commencing 17.06.24)

GRADE: 6, SCP 24 – 30 (£34,889 - £42,301 pro rata)

 

We are seeking to recruit an Administrative & Support Officer on a 12 month maternity cover basis. The role is working in a busy environment where you will be the initial point of contact for external/internal bodies and members of the public. You will occasionally provide cover for the other Council reception points when required. If you think you have the skills and experience we are looking for, as set out in the job description for the role, then we would welcome an application from you.

 

For an informal discussion about the position, please contact Chris Pycroft, Assistant Chief Officer (Regeneration) on 696305 or email cpycroft@douglas.gov.im. For an application pack please contact the HR Section on 696455 or download one from www.douglas.gov.im.

 

Closing date for submission of completed applications is: Friday, 5th April 2024 at 5.00 pm

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Closing Date : Friday, 05 April 2024



PROJECT OFFICER (Environment & Regeneration) (part time 26 hours per week)

Maternity Cover – limited term contract ending

 

GRADE: SO2, Spinal Column Points 30 – 36 (£42,301 - £49,620 pro rata)

 

We are seeking to appoint a Project Officer to cover maternity leave. The post holder will coordinate activities, resources and information across differing projects to ensure competing requests and priorities are dealt with appropriately. If you are dynamic and innovative, have strong attention to detail and can communicate in an effective manner then we would welcome an application from you.

 

If you would like more information on this role, then you can contact Donal Cullen, Head of Electrical & Projects on 696384 or email dcullen@douglas.gov.im. An application pack can be obtained from www.douglas.gov.im or by contacting the HR Section on 696455 or emailing hr@douglas.gov.im.

 

Closing date for submission of completed applications is Friday, 5th April 2024 at 5.00 pm.

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Closing Date : Friday, 05 April 2024