IT Application Engineer

Castles and Coasts Housing Association; Workington; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional housing association is seeking an IT Application Engineer for a permanent role based in Carlisle, Newcastle, or Workington. This position involves supporting critical business systems and working with cloud technologies such as Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills and a solutions-focused approach, contributing to IT projects and system improvements. Hybrid working options are available, and the role offers a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with cloud technologies, especially Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.
• Comfortable using tools like PowerShell for automation and scripting tasks.
• Experience supporting critical business systems and ensuring system security and stability.

Responsibilities

• Support critical business systems to ensure they are secure and stable.
• Contribute to day-to-day IT support and wider business improvements.
• Deliver or support IT projects, especially involving system integrations or cybersecurity.

Skills

Cloud technologies

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft 365

PowerShell

Problem solving

Communication

System integration experience

Cybersecurity knowledge

Job description

IT Application Engineer

Carlisle, Newcastle or Workington (with flexible hybrid working)
36.25 hours per week
Permanent
£35,190 - £37,740 (FTE based on 36.25 hours per week) + benefits package
Castles & Coasts Housing Association (CCHA) is currently looking to recruit a permanent full time (36.25 hours per week) IT Application Engineer, based in Carlisle, Newcastle or Workington (remote/hybrid working available) with a salary of £35,190 - £37,740 per annum.
If you are looking for an exciting new role, this is a great opportunity to join the IT Team at CCHA.

We’re looking for someone who brings a mix of strong technical ability and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach. You’ll have hands-on experience with cloud technologies, particularly Microsoft Azure and Microsoft365, and be comfortable using tools like PowerShell for automation and scripting tasks. You should be confident supporting critical business systems, and ensure that infrastructure is secure, stable, and fit for purpose. We’re keen to hear from individuals who enjoy solving problems, communicating clearly, and contributing to both day-to-day support and wider business improvements. Experience delivering or supporting IT projects especially those involving system integrations or cyber security would be particularly valuable.

CCHA owns and manages more than 7,400 homes across the North of England in Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear and North Lancashire. As an Association, we focus on the needs of the local communities we serve, tackling the housing crisis, improving services within our communities, and use our strength and efficiency to meet housing service needs. We are committed to providing excellent services to our customers.

If you like what you’ve read, and you would like the opportunity to join the CCHA Team, please complete our application process, telling us how you feel you can add value and dynamism to our team. If you choose to apply, and are successful, you will be rewarded on all levels - a great place to work and a great team of people to work with.
Due to the nature of this role, we require candidates within Cumbria or Newcastle or the immediate surrounding area.
If you are looking to make a real difference to the service we provide to our residents, then please click the apply button on the vacancy listing on our website.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 10th August 2025 Interviews to be held: Remotely on Wednesday 20th August 2025