£36,124 - £41,511 per annum plus benefits package.
The council administers a Care and Repair Service which offers the elderly, disabled or vulnerable residents of the Fenland district access to grant funds (subject to eligibility) and suitably qualified trades people, to carry out appropriate repairs or adaptations to their homes.
As Technical Officer you will be required to provide a high quality computer based drawing and design service and work with clients, contractors, Occupational Therapists and other agencies to ensure a high standard of client satisfaction, whilst achieving value for money for the council and other funding partners. You will also maintain a list of approved and vetted contractors and architects, visit clients to carry out site surveys and schedules of works, liaising with planning, building control and other regulatory bodies to ensure applications and approvals are obtained for all works.
With a degree, HND or relevant technical qualification in building/construction, you will be an effective communicator, possess good time management and organisational skills and be capable of acting on your own initiative as well as working effectively within a team.
Benefits
In return the council offers a range of benefits:
- flexible working
- childcare scheme
- training, development and payment of professional fees
- occupational health programme
- essential user car allowance
- holiday, sickness and salary pension scheme entitlements
If you are looking to work for an organisation that prioritises environmental sustainability, the council has made a clear commitment to operate in a responsible and sustainable manner and has recently been awarded the silver accreditation of the Investors in the Environment scheme.
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This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended 2023) and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and/or convictions. You can find more details about our policies for ex-offenders in the Recruitment Policy available on the on the website.
How to apply
Closing date for completed applications is: Sunday 2 February 2025
Selection process will be held: Week commencing Monday 17 February 2025
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Customer Services on 01353 665555.
The council is an equal opportunities employer.