Technical Assistant - WMF2486e

Westmorland and Furness Council; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Technical Assistant to support the programming, budgeting, and cost management of highway works. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of finance systems and customer service experience, along with good data handling skills. This position offers a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension and opportunities for professional development within a high-performing team focused on delivering impactful projects for the community.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Various perks and discount schemes

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of finance systems.
• Experience with customer interactions.
• Willingness to learn and collaborate with others.
• Good data skills and knowledge of IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Support programming, budgeting, and cost management for highway works.
• Enhance delivery of the annual highways maintenance programme.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers.

Skills

Knowledge of finance systems

Customer service experience

Data handling skills

IT systems knowledge

Procurement and cost monitoring

Financial programming experience

Job description

The Capital Programme team is responsible for the core delivery of the Council’s c. £80-100m/year Capital Programme developing projects which make a real ‘on the ground’difference to our communities, places and people in Westmorland and Furness. On a daily basis the programme develops and maintains new council buildings including care homes, schools, community centres and offices; construct’s and maintains highways and cycleways; build new flood defences; work with partners to enable housing development and drive the council’s internal decarbonisation programme for its services.

The Technical Assistant role will help provide support with an emphasis on the programming, budgeting and cost management of highway works in delivery of the annual highways maintenance programme through the Sustainable Transport and Highways service.

Who we are looking for…

We are looking for a self-reliant and driven individual who has some knowledge of finance systems and experience of dealing with customers and a willingness to learn and work with others. Ideally the candidate will be good with data and have knowledge of IT systems, procurement & cost monitoring in an organisational setting and some experience of the financial and programming aspects used in highway maintenance projects, programmes and works contracts.

We hope you are someone who enjoys working as part of a flexible, well-respected team to deliver high standards of service support and can communicate effectively with internal teams and external suppliers to aid project delivery.

Working in a high performing team with likeminded individuals you can also expect accountability, training opportunities to develop your Project Management skills and responsibility to help the whole team deliver multi-million pound projects for Westmorland and Furness Council.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discount schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Jan Boyles at [e-mail]

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 21st December 2025

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.