Housing Technical Officer (DFGs) Housing Operations - CMB2660e

Cumberland Council; Workington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Council is seeking a Housing Technical Officer to cover the west and south Cumberland area, delivering specialist technical support for Disabled Facilities Grants and overseeing case management.

The role includes preparing costed schedules of works, liaising with contractors, leading stakeholder meetings, signing off works, and processing payments for authorisation.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and assess properties to facilitate Disabled Facilities Grants.
• Prepare costed schedules of works and specify grant‑eligible items.
• Liaise with contractors on behalf of customers as required.
• Lead regular meetings with stakeholders; monitor and manage contractor performance.
• Sign off completed works and prepare paperwork for payment authorisation.

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 applicants as 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).

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application.Find out more.

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

We’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 adjustments

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

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