Overview
Business Support Officer – Chippenham
Job Description
Salary: £27,254- £28,598
Hours per week: 37 hours
Interview date: Monday 02 February 2026
Planning – Shaping Tomorrow’s Communities Today
The Planning service supports the Council’s economic development and planning initiatives. We are thrilled to offer an opportunity to join our busy and proactive Building Control team.
As a Business Support Officer, you will be responsible for registering building control applications, booking site inspections, and providing general help and support to our team of Building Control Surveyors. In this busy role you will be required to provide excellent customer service, acting as a point of contact for providing information, advice, and assistance regarding the building regulations.
We’re looking for an individual who can deliver exceptional customer service, work well under pressure in a busy team, and demonstrate problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in various IT packages, including Microsoft, is essential. If you’re motivated, proactive, and eager to contribute new ideas, this opportunity provides full support for your personal and professional development.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a ‘One Council’ ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!
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Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity .
The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.
For more details, contact Robert Hand, Building Control Area Manager, via email here .
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion .
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Application process
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