As the successful post holder working within a small team, you will undertake a wide range of duties across the service including responding to and investigating reports relating to noise, dust, odour, light and other public health nuisances, using a range of advice and enforcement options to secure improvements. 

Experience of dealing with the public is an essential requirement of this post, but prior knowledge of environmental protection matters is not essential as the appointee will be supported to develop their knowledge in this area. 

Good administrative skills and an ability to communicate effectively with the public are essential requirements. Suitable candidates must also be able to plan, organise and manage their own workloads, use time effectively and work with the minimum of supervision. 

You will be based in the City centre but expected to travel widely across the City. Contracted hours are 37 hours per week and this will occasionally include evening and weekend duties and participating in the Night Noise Service rota. 

If you have the skills to educate and to effectively communicate legal requirements, the character to take firm enforcement action and a commitment to delivering a quality service, then we would like to hear from you.

As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits including flexi time, hybrid working, a minimum of 25 days’ annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), family friendly policies, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme, AVC’s, life assurance scheme, payment of professional fees, discounted parking, cycle to work scheme and discounted bus and rail fares.

International Sponsorship - this role is not open to International Sponsorship. 

For an informal discussion please contact: Michelle Reynolds via email  m.reynolds@preston.gov.uk

Closing Date: 31 Aug 2026

Section: Jobs

Salary: £25,989 to £38,220 per annum pro rata (pay award pending)

Given the impact of the Government’s cost of living agenda and the funding streams being administered by Preston City Council on behalf of the UK Government and Lancashire County Council, this position is key to service delivery. 

The Crisis and Resilience Fund Administrator is required to ensure all applications to the Fund are recorded accurately and in a timely manner on to the Case Management System, also ensuring that all relevant information is received to meet the criteria set by the UK Government and Lancashire County Council 

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated candidate, with the ability to manage their own workload to meet tight deadlines.

Attention to detail, with an understanding of the Crisis Resilience Fund along with good communication skills and customer care are considered essential criteria for this position.

 Interviews will be held on 3^rd and 4^th September 2026

As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits including flexi time, a minimum of 25 days’ annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), family friendly policies, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme, AVC’s, life assurance scheme, payment of professional fees, cycle to work scheme and discounted bus and rail fares

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship

Closing Date: 23 Aug 2026

Section: Jobs

Salary: £25,989 to £26,824 per annum (pay award pending)

Preston is a vibrant city with a rich history, beautiful landscapes, and a thriving cultural scene. Boasting a wide range of domestic buildings and commercial projects, Preston has something to offer any surveyor, whether you wish to focus solely on domestic surveying work in an urban or rural setting or manage a multitude of development sites across the construction spectrum within the city which is currently growing with many new and high-quality developments.  

We have an opportunity for a Domestic Level Building Inspector to manage a varied portfolio of domestic projects, providing expert advice and guidance to ensure that any work is carried out complies with the Building Regulations and associated legislation. 

You will need to provide a customer focussed building control plan checking and site inspection service for all our customers, and also provide support to the public protection function of the service, as and where required, including carrying out enforcement duties and dangerous structures work.  

To be successful you will be required to hold Registered Building Inspector status at Class 2 level (Category A for Domestic level). Class 2 Inspectors will have a professional Building Control Qualification (Level 4 or equivalent), Building Control experience with working knowledge of building regulations and legislation, excellent communication and negotiation skills, strong organisation and prioritising skills and a strong focus for service excellence. 

We offer hybrid working for these positions and although these posts are being advertised as full-time roles, we are a flexible employer and will consider applications from candidates who would prefer to work part-time or more flexibly.

If we receive sufficient applications, we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date.

International Sponsorship - this role is not open to International Sponsorship. 

For an informal chat about the role please James Mercer, Planning and Building Control Enforcement Team Leader on 01772 906913 or j.mercer@preston.gov.uk or Michael Mallett, Principal Building Inspector on 01772 906913 or m.mallett@preston.gov.uk. To obtain further details and apply online please visit our website www.preston.gov.uk.

Closing Date: 10 Aug 2026

Section: Jobs

Salary: £36,363 to £38,220 per annum

**As the Council is a Foundation Living wage employer, you will be paid at Foundation Living Wage as a minimum, currently £25,949 per annum (Hourly Rate: £13.45)** 

Lancaster City Council & Preston City Council operate as a shared service for the provision of revenues and benefit functions, and as part of this provision we administer and collect Business Rates on behalf of the two Councils.

 We are looking to recruit to an Apprentice Revenues Officer post within the Business Rates team. The post will be based at the Town Hall, Preston.  This is a high performing team, whose responsibility for the billing and collection of Business Rates promptly and efficiently is crucial to the Council.  

 Duties include:

•  Dealing with Business Rates customers, by phone, correspondence and sometimes in person to establish their needs and take appropriate steps to meet those needs. 
•  Deal with information from various other sources affecting liability, recovery, data input, administration, daily report work in line with process and maintain/update online computerised systems.
•  Work as part of a team administering, billing, collection, recovery and the application of discounts and reliefs for non-domestic properties.

 We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated applicant who can demonstrate an ability to deal with customers and work as a member of a team and on their own.

The apprenticeship is via the Institute of Revenues, Rating and Valuation (IRRV), with competence based course units which align to the Level 4 Revenues and Welfare Benefits Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard (Revenues Pathway).

As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits including flexi time, a minimum of 25 days’ annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), family friendly policies, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme, AVC’s, life assurance scheme, payment of professional fees, discounted parking, cycle to work scheme and discounted bus and rail fares.

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship. 

Closing Date: 16 Aug 2026

Section: Jobs

Salary: £24,796 per annum
Fixed Term

Preston City Council is looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Digital Services Transformation Lead to join our Digital Services team. Reporting directly to the Head of Digital Services, you will play a leading role in delivering the Council's digital transformation programme and supporting our commitment to being a well-run, customer-focused authority.

Working across a diverse range of Council services, you will identify opportunities for improvement, challenge existing ways of working and lead projects that deliver better outcomes for residents, businesses and staff. You will engage with stakeholders at all levels, gathering requirements, analysing processes, identifying efficiencies and implementing innovative digital solutions that improve customer experience and deliver value for money. 

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will manage transformation projects from concept through to delivery, working with colleagues, suppliers and partners to introduce new technologies, redesign business processes and support organisational change.

As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits including flexi time, a minimum of 30 days’ annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), family friendly policies, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme, AVC’s, life assurance scheme, payment of professional fees, discounted parking, cycle to work scheme and discounted bus and rail fares.

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship. 

Closing Date: 09 Aug 2026

Section: Jobs

Salary: £39,152 to £40,777 per annum (pay award pending)