Salary: £39,481 to £40,444 per annum

Hours: 37 Hours Per Week

Location: Allerdale House, Workington

Contract: Temporary (12 Months)

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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 Therapist’s 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 over-sight 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’re 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 Andrea Smith 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).

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.

Diversity, Inclusion & AdjustmentsWe’re 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’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Application and Interview information

• Closing date: Friday 2nd October 2026 (12 noon)
• Interview date: W/C 19th October 2026- In person only

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.

Please read the supporting information:

• Post Specification

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council

Salary: £44,253 to £45,529 per annum (Career Grade £42,123 to £43,149)

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Workington

Contract: Permanent

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Career Grade Position also available!

What is a Career Grade Role?

A career grade role means the position is part of a structured grading system that reflects different levels of responsibility, skills, and experience. This allows for clear progression opportunities within the role. As you develop your expertise and take on more complex tasks, you can move up through the grades without needing to change job titles, ensuring fair pay and recognition for your growth.

About this opportunity

Cumberland Environmental Health ensures that peoples living and working environments are

safe, healthy, hygienic and that consumers are protected. The service provides a wide range of

regulatory activities including private sector housing, air quality, animal licensing, environmental protection and nuisance control, health and safety, food safety, infectious disease control, private water sampling, port health and public health licensing.

The service focuses on prevention, consultation, investigation, education and, where required,

enforcement.

This role will focus on private sector housing.

Relocation package available – We know moving for a role is a big decision, so we’re here to make it easier. Support is available to help you settle into your new home and community.

Purpose of role

• To provide technical advice to residents, landlords, Elected Members and senior officers on environmental health in the specialist area of private sector housing.
• To investigate housing complaints using the Housing, Health and Safety Rating System and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation (MEES, Electrical Safety Standards etc).
• To ensure the case management system is kept up to date and holds all relevant information related to individual cases.
• To lead on the licensing of Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOS)
• To lead on any enforcement required under the Housing Act 2004, liaising with the council’s legal department where appropriate, in line with the Cumberland Enforcement Policy.
• Where appropriate, to investigate criminal offences and noncompliance with a view to reporting for formal action.

Who we’re looking for

We’re 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 Andrea Smith by email at Andrea [email protected]

Diversity, Inclusion & AdjustmentsWe’re 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’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

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’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Application and Interview information

• Closing date: Friday 2nd October 2026 (12 noon)
• Interview date: W/C 19th October 2026- In person only

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.

Please read the supporting information:

• Development Senior Technical Officer/Trainee Environmental Health Officer Post Spec
• Environmental Health Officer Post Spec

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council