Technical Officer

East Cambridgeshire District Council has an exciting opportunity for a Technical Officer (Home Improvement Agency) to join the team.

Location: Spotted, Ely

Salary: £34,834 - £40,221 per annum (plus benefits package)

Job Type: 3 Year Fixed Term Contract, Full-Time

Technical Officer – The Role:

The Council administers a Care and Repair Service which offers the elderly, disabled or vulnerable residents of the Fenland district access to grant funds (subject to eligibility) and suitably qualified trades people, to carry out appropriate repairs or adaptations to their homes.

As Technical Officer you will be required to provide a high quality computer based drawing and design service and work with clients, contractors, Occupational Therapists and other agencies to ensure a high standard of client satisfaction, whilst achieving value for money for the Council and other funding partners. You will also maintain a list of approved and vetted contractors and architects, visit clients to carry out site surveys and schedules of works, liaising with planning, building control and other regulatory bodies to ensure applications and approvals are obtained for all works.

Technical Officer – You:

With a Degree, HND or relevant technical qualification in building/construction, you will be an effective communicator, possess good time management and organisational skills and be capable of acting on your own initiative as well as working effectively within a team.

This post is for a 3-year fixed term period. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Services check.

If you are looking to work for an organisation that prioritises environmental sustainability, the Council has made a clear commitment to operate in a responsible and sustainable manner and has recently been awarded the silver accreditation of the Investors in the Environment scheme.

Technical Officer – Benefits:

In return the Council offers a range of benefits:

- Flexible working

- Childcare scheme

- Training, development and payment of professional fees

- Occupational health programme

- Essential user car allowance

- Holiday, sickness and salary pension scheme entitlements

Closing date for completed applications is Sunday, 31st March 2024

Selection process will be held on: Thursday,11th April 2024

The Council is an equal opportunities employer.

To submit your application for this exciting Technical Officeropportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now!