Technical Administrator - Homelessness - CMB2799e

Cumberland Council; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Council in Carlisle is seeking a proactive administrator to provide technical, administrative and office management support to the Homeless Prevention and Housing Services. You will help with data collection, reporting, scheduling and monitoring performance to ensure service standards are met.

This temporary, 12‑month role involves supporting the management team, assisting in grant-funded projects relating to homelessness, domestic abuse and rough sleeping, and helping design housing

Job description

Salary: £29,542 to £30,515 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Civic Centre, Carlisle

Contract: Temporary (12 months)

About This Opportunity

To provide a range of technical, administrative and office management support activities to the Homeless Prevention and Housing Services. Supporting and assisting in the delivery of high-quality services with the day-to-day functions, including collating data, reporting, scheduling and supporting the management team in monitoring performance aspects to ensure performance standards as well as supporting operational delivery functions. Acting as a multi-team resource and assisting colleagues with various tasks in a busy and fast-paced statutory service area related to the delivery of statutory housing and homelessness duties. The role will also support the head of service and wider management team in the operational, technical and data management related to externally grant funded projects relating to homelessness, domestic abuse and rough sleeping. Additionally, the post holder will be required to assist in the development and design of relevant housing advice and assistance information to be used within the services to support work planning and operational service delivery to vulnerable customers.

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 Tammie Rhodes by email at [e-mail]

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).

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 emailing [e-mail]. While adjustments aren't always guaranteed, we'll always listen and we'll try our best to accommodate your needs.