Overview
Contract Type: Fixed term until March 2028
Hours: 37
This is an exciting opportunity working within the Housing Retrofit team to support the delivery of the new Warm Homes programme; providing a professional and high-level customer experience; and providing the team with administrative support to assist with the delivery of the programme and contracts, to improve the energy efficiency to resident's homes.
About you
You will be dynamic and flexible, with a can-do attitude and 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 Word and Excel, and ideally have a knowledge of the Governments retrofit programmes.
You will have customer experience and a strong administrative background, ideally with a knowledge of housing retrofit. Excellent interpersonal, and communication skills are essential to further establish and maintain an effective team working and develop partnerships.
Responsibilities
Support the delivery of the Warm Homes programme; provide a professional and high-level customer experience; provide the team with administrative support to assist with the delivery of the programme and contracts, to improve the energy efficiency to residents homes.
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 visit our careers site or contact Patrick Jenner, Housing Retrofit Manager Patrick.Jenner@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 1st February 2026
Interview date: TBC
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.
Safer Recruitment & DBS
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 (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.
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