Project Officer - Housing Retrofit - WMF1908e Job description Project Officer – Housing Retrofit x 2 – WMF1908e Location: Penrith Contract Type: 37 hrs per week - Fixed term 3 years up to March 2028 About this opportunity This is an exciting opportunity working within the Housing Retrofit team to support the manager in delivering the new Warm Homes programme; providing professional and technical expertise; and ensuring the delivery of the programme and contracts to deliver retrofit measures, to improve the energy efficiency to resident’s homes. You be highly knowledgeable with a strong housing background and appreciative of the complexities and interdependencies of delivering projects. Excellent interpersonal, and communication skills are essential to further establish and maintain an effective team working and develop partnerships. You will assist with the development and implementation of the Warm Homes programmes, influencing and negotiating opportunities for funding, whilst being highly organised to ensure compliance with changing legislation and policy. Who we are looking for… You will be dynamic and flexible with a strong focus on delivery. You should be a team player but be able to organise your own workload and be committed to providing a high standard of customer service. You will have high competency with IT in particular Excel, and ideally have a knowledge of the Government’s retrofit programmes. You must have the ability to travel efficiently around the Westmorland and Furness are to conduct visits and attend meetings; a full UK driving licence is therefore essential and access to a car would be an advantage. You will be part of a flexible and responsive Housing Team where we work together to get the job done. 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 discounts 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 documents: Post Specification Role Profile If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Patrick Jenner, Housing Retrofit Manager Patrick.Jennerwestmorlandandfurness.gov.uk Application and Interview information Closing date: 17 th March 2025 We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you. DBS This role requires a basic DBS check Safer Recruitment At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences. As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview. We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old, that meet the essential criteria for the role To apply please click the Apply Now link below.