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 tradespeople, 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 while 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.
Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Services check.
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.
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
Closing date for completed applications is: Sunday 2 February 2025
Selection process will be held on: W/C 17 February 2025
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Customer Services on (01353) 665555 or apply online at: www.eastcambs.gov.uk/jobs/current-job-vacancies
The Council is an equal opportunities employer.
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