Technical Officer
- Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Salary: Grade H, (SCP 26 - 30) £37,280 - £40,777 per annum (pay award pending)
- Location: Magdalen House
- Contract: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Full Time
- Hours: 36 hours per week.
- DBS Check: No
- Closing Date: 21/06/2026 at 23:59
- Reference: REA/26/338546
About the Role
Once you are familiar with our systems and processes you would be required to produce schedules of work and associated drawings. Adaptations can range from small internal alterations to more complex schemes.
The successful applicant will be required to provide a Borough wide service to all our clients, experience of working with older people and/or people with disabilities is desirable along with a genuine commitment to work to consistently high standards providing a quality service at all times, Communicate with a wide and varied customer base and liaise with Internal and external bodies and other parties involved in delivering this key service.
Operational Duties/Service Delivery
- Comprehensive diary and inbox management, including scheduling and co-ordinating meetings
- The ability to prioritise tasks effectively and efficiently
- Respond to enquiries and requests promptly, ensuring a positive customer experience.
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Handling sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality and discretion
- Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office package including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, CAD etc.
- Follow safeguarding procedures and escalate concerns appropriately
Technical Responsibilities
- Deliver services in line with statutory, policy, and organisational requirements.
- Prepare scaled drawings and associated priced schedules of work, using an agreed priced schedule
- Prepare and submit applications for statutory agreement ie Building Regulation and Planning Approval
Please see Appendix A (page 10) for a full copy of the Job Description and Person Specification.
The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 21st June 2026 (or earlier in the event of high volume of applications being received).
Provisional interview dates – 24th June 2026
Equal Opportunities
Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.
GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME
Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.
If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.
If you’re an unemployed Sefton resident, register with our Sefton@Work service for free support to help you into employment. You may be eligible for extra assistance such as funding for travel, work clothing, or vouchers to make starting your new job easier. Call Sefton@Work on 0151 934 2610 or visit seftonatwork.net to find out more and get started today!
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).
Please fully complete the online application form.


