Technical Officer Independent Living

Suffolk County Council; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

East Suffolk Council is seeking a Technical Officer in its Private Sector Housing team to provide technical advice and support to people with disabilities who want to adapt their homes. You will work with Occupational Therapists to design practical solutions and oversee work delivered by contractors.

A full driving licence is essential as inspections cover the East Suffolk District, with most visits in the Lowestoft area.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of building construction.
• Ability to analyse and solve new and complex problems.
• Clear communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice and support to individuals living with a disability seeking home adaptations.
• Liaise with Occupational Therapists in designing reasonable adaptations.
• Instruct and monitor contractors to deliver quality solutions.

Skills

Knowledge of building construction

Analytical problem solving

Clear communications skills

Job description

• East Suffolk Council
• Address: East Suffolk House, Melton, Woodbridge IP12 1RT or Riverside, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 0EQ
• Salary: £35,412 - £42,839 per annum
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent

East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work, delivering essential local services and making a real difference to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.

We currently have an opportunity to join East Suffolk Council's Private Sector Housing team as a Technical Officer.

The role

As a technical officer you will provide technical advice, assistance and support to individuals living with a disability, who wish to adapt their homes.

You will liaise with Occupational Therapists in the design of reasonable and practicable solutions to meet the necessary and appropriate needs of the client, along with instructing and monitoring contractors in the delivery of good quality solutions.

What you will need

If you have knowledge of building construction, the ability to analyse and solve new and complex problems along with clear communications skills, we would love to hear from you!

A full driving licence is essential for this role, as you will be required to carry out property inspections across the East Suffolk District, with the majority of inspections taking place in the Lowestoft area.

Why work for us?

East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council, take a look at our video and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work (YouTube).

Here are some of the main benefits:

• Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays)
• Local government pension scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes.
• Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and beauty and many other products and services.

Find more information about what we offer in our benefits brochure (pdf).

To find out more

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Samm Beacham by either calling 01394 444256 or emailing [e-mail].

Closing date: 11.00 pm, 19 October 2026.

Interview date: 30 October 2026.

About Us

East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work and a great place to make a real difference to people's lives, delivering vital services to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.

We hugely value our staff and know that in order for us to remain successful, it is essential for us to recognise talented employees, developing and retaining them within the organisation. We are therefore committed to investing in our staff and providing first-class support to ensure a positive culture and rewarding careers.

To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council and to hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work, take a look at our video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSWedQksWt0