Housing Technical Officer (DFGs) - CMB2203e

Cumbria; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Whitehaven is seeking a Technical Officer to facilitate Disabled Facilities Grants. This full-time role includes inspecting properties, preparing cost schedules, and liaising with contractors. We look for candidates who embody collaboration and innovation. Benefits include further career development and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. An informal chat can be arranged by contacting the hiring manager via email.

Qualifications

• Ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative.
• Ability to sign off completed works and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical services for Disabled Facilities Grants.
• Inspect properties and manage contractor performance.
• Prepare costed schedules of works and liaise with stakeholders.

Job description

Job details

Job reference REQ00000019330 | Date posted 10/12/2025 | Application closing date 12/01/2026 | Location Whitehaven | Salary £38,220 to £39,152 per annum | Package Blank | Contractual hours 37 | Basis Full time | Housing Technical Officer (DFGs) - CMB2203e

Salary

£38,220 to £39,152 per annum

Hours

37 Hours Per Week

Location

Market Hall, Whitehaven

Contract

Temporary (12 Months)

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 Therapists 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 oversight 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 were 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 Amanda Starr by email at [email protected].

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).

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

We are 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 [email protected]. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we will always listen and try our best to accommodate your needs.

Application and Interview Information

Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions.

• Closing date: 12/01/2026
• Interview date: TBC

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

Supporting Information

Post Specification

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