Housing Technical Officer (DFGs) Housing Operations - CMB2660e

The Cumbria County Council; Workington; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cumbria County Council is recruiting a Housing Technical Officer for the Allerdale House, Workington area. This temporary 12-month role provides specialist technical and case management support across the west and south Cumberland area, including inspection and assessment for Disabled Facilities Grants.

You will prepare costed schedules of works, specify grant-aided items, liaise with contractors, lead stakeholder meetings, monitor performance and sign off works to enable payments.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist technical and case management support across the west and south Cumberland area.
• Inspect and assess properties to facilitate Disabled Facilities Grants per Occupational Therapist recommendations.
• Prepare costed schedules of works, specify grant‑aided items and liaise with contractors on behalf of customers.

Job description

Job reference REQ00000020352 Date posted 02/09/2026 Application closing date 02/10/2026 Location WORKINGTON Salary £39,481 to £40,444 per annum Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank

Job description

Housing Technical Officer

Salary: £39,481 to £40,444 per annum

Hours: 37 Hours Per Week

Location: Allerdale House, Workington

Contract: Temporary (12 Months)

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About this opportunity

• To provide services of a technical or specialist nature on behalf of the Council across the west and south of the Cumberland administrative area.
• The technical officer will provide a specialist technical and case management role that includes inspection and assessment of properties to facilitate Disabled Facilities Grants where grant applications have been received and meet the requirements of the Occupations Therapist ’ s recommendations
• The role will be responsible for preparing a costed schedule of works, specifying items to be grant aided and liaise with contractors on behalf of customers where requested.
• This post holder will take the lead role in facilitating regular meetings with key stakeholders, have over-sight of works and meet with contractors to monitor and manage performance and quality of works that are being undertaken by the Contractor.
• The post holder will take responsibility for signing off completed works and prepare paperwork to enable the budget holder to approve and authorise payments.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.

We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.

Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Andrea Smith by email at [e-mail]

DBS Checks

This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is:Basic DBS check

Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicantsas long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).

Diversity, Inclusion & AdjustmentsWe’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustmentsto participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by [e-mail] . While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Application and Interview information

• Closing date: Friday 2 nd October 2026 (12 noon)
• Interview date: W/C 19 th October 2026- In person only

Please read the supporting information:

• Post Specification

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council