Job Description

Salary

36,684 - 40,212 per annum

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Job category/type

Permanent - Full Time

Date posted

14/10/2025

Job reference

BREQ0415

Permanent and fixed term opportunities available

Braintree District Council has an opportunity for a permanent full-time Technical Officer to join the Environment team, and also for a 6-month fixed term contract role. The latter role has potential for extension beyond the initial 6-months subject to business need.

As a Technical Officer, you will be responsible for assisting in the provision of a comprehensive grants service and for providing technical assistance in assessing the suitability of applicant's properties for disabled facility grants, in accordance with existing legislation and Council policies, procedures and targets.

With the ability to communicate effectively and sympathetically with a range of audiences, especially our vulnerable clients, you will take the lead in overseeing and supporting the delivery of grants, liaising with builders, architects and occupational therapists and assisting the applicant from referral to completion.

We are preferably looking for an individual with experience in Local Authority disabled facilities grant-related work. However, if that experience is not held, then the role would benefit from proven experience of working in the building trade in either a practical, technical or professional capacity.

The role entails drafting specifications and schedule of works, checking quotations and verifying details for benefit claims. With a good understanding and working knowledge of the technical aspects of building, you will also preferably possess a relevant construction related qualification such as City and Guilds, NVQ, BTEC, HNC or equivalent.

Knowledge of Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996, Housing Act 2004 and Environment Protection Act 1990 would be an advantage.

Further details for this role can be found in the

Job Profile

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Why choose Braintree District Council?

Braintree District Council is a great place to work and we pride ourselves on our creative, innovative and forward-thinking approach that is led by our staff. We are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it.

What benefits do we offer?

Competitive pay and benefits Flexible working Local Government Pension Scheme Defined Benefit Scheme Free Car Parking Learning and development for all staff Staff Discounts Employee Assistance Programme Staff recognition schemes Extensive health and wellbeing programme including discounted gym membership


For an informal chat about the role, please contact Chris Shipham on 01376 552525.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications: Midnight on Sunday 2nd November 2025.