Technical Assistant

Location Kendal, Penrith or Barrow – can be discussed with individual candidates Contract Type Permanent About this opportunity The Capital Programme team is responsible for the core delivery of the Council’s c. £80-100m/year Capital Programme developing projects which make a real ‘on the ground’ difference to our communities, places and people in Westmorland and Furness. On a daily basis the programme develops and maintains new council buildings including care homes, schools, community centres and offices; constructs and maintains highways and cycleways; builds new flood defences; works with partners to enable housing development and drives the council’s internal decarbonisation programme for its services. The Technical Assistant role will help provide support with an emphasis on the programming, budgeting and cost management of highway works in delivery of the annual highways maintenance programme through the Sustainable Transport and Highways service. Who we are looking for… We are looking for a self‑reliant and driven individual who has some knowledge of finance systems and experience of dealing with customers and a willingness to learn and work with others. Ideally the candidate will be good with data and have knowledge of IT systems, procurement & cost monitoring in an organisational setting and some experience of the financial and programming aspects used in highway maintenance projects, programmes and works contracts. We hope you are someone who enjoys working as part of a flexible, well‑respected team to deliver high standards of service support and can communicate effectively with internal teams and external suppliers to aid project delivery. Working in a high‑performing team with likeminded individuals you can also expect accountability, training opportunities to develop your Project Management skills and responsibility to help the whole team deliver multi‑million pound projects for Westmorland and Furness Council. 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. Would you like to find out more? Post Specification Role Profile If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Jan Boyles at janette.boyles@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk Application and Interview information Closing date: 15th December 2025 Interview date: w/c 5th January 2025 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr