Senior Technical Officer (Home Safety & Renovation)

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Joining Wirral Council means becoming part of a dedicated, forward‑thinking team that is truly valued and encouraged to thrive. Senior Technical Officer (Home Safety & Renovation) About the Role: An exciting opportunity has become available in the Council's Home Adaptations & Improvement Service within Housing Services. We are looking for a dynamic customer focused individual used to working at pace with a focus on delivery to high standards and the ability to work autonomously, as well as part of a team.

You will play a key role in supporting the Home Safety & Renovation Team Leader in relation to delivery of the most appropriate Home Improvement and Minor Home Adaptations Services, which deliver grant/loan funded home improvements, adaptations, early intervention and prevention activity for vulnerable, disabled and elderly people. You will consider application requests for help with disrepair or adaptations whilst ensuring schemes are designed and delivered to the required standards, in accordance with relevant legislation, guidance and policies, in the shortest time.

About the candidate: On a day-to-day basis you will also be required to draft, design and deliver complex schemes of work and act as the Service lead officer for technical queries and development in relation to Home Improvement & Minor Adaptations as well as construction practice, training & mentoring of Technical Officers. You will therefore have significant experience of repairs and adaptations in the home, including a sound knowledge of various construction methods, building regulations and CDM regulations, and be willing to undergo further training as required to ensure your skills and experience are regularly updated.

The successful candidate will work in an inclusive and welcoming team in an exceptional working environment in based in Birkenhead. If you wish to discuss this role or require further information, please contact Greg Cooper, on email   [email protected] Interviews to take place on Tuesday 13th October 2026. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, including a check of the relevant Barred List(s).

The Safer Recruitment & Employment Policy and the Disclosures for Recruitment Procedure can be found at : https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. For this vacancy, candidates must have an existing right to work in the UK before commencing employment. Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is not available for this post. Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.  If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on [email protected] or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.

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