Adaptations Officer - Cambridge
The Role and About the Person you are looking for:
Are you passionate about making a real difference to people’s lives? Do you want a role where every project helps someone live more independently in their home?
We’re looking for a motivated and people-focused Adaptations Officer to join our Asset Management team. You’ll be at the heart of delivering essential adaptations and alterations that support frail, elderly and tenants with disabilities across Cambridge. From installing practical changes to coordinating specialist works, your work will help our residents live safely, with dignity, in homes that truly meet their needs.
What you’ll be doing
- Managing the delivery of adaptations in council homes in line with our Adaptations Policy and capital programme.
- Working closely with Occupational Therapists, tenants and housing colleagues to make sure the right solutions are delivered at the right time.
- Carrying out feasibility surveys, managing contractors, and inspecting works to ensure quality and compliance.
- Keeping tenants informed every step of the way, with tact and sensitivity in often challenging personal circumstances.
- Managing budgets, invoices and records to make sure the service delivers value for money and remains accountable.
What we’re looking for
- A background in building maintenance, construction, or project management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – able to support tenants with care and empathy while also managing contractors.
- Strong organisational skills and confidence in prioritising a varied workload.
- Knowledge of housing adaptations, building processes or contract management is desirable – but just as important is your motivation and willingness to learn.
- A driving licence and flexibility to travel between sites.
Why join us?
At Cambridge City Council, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, inclusion and customer focus. You’ll enjoy:
- A varied role where no two days are the same.
- The satisfaction of knowing your work directly improves residents’ quality of life.
- A supportive team environment, with opportunities to develop your skills and career.
- Generous local government benefits, including pension, flexible working, and leave.
If you’re committed to helping people, have a practical mindset, and want to see the difference your work makes every day – we’d love to hear from you.
What we can offer :
- A variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methods
- Access to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) Scheme
- Agile and Flexible working
- Annual leave purchasing scheme
- Annually negotiated pay and award progression
- Confidential advice and support via an Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Family friendly policies
- Flexible Bank Holidays
- Free swimming at CCC swimming pools
- Generous annual leave allowance 25 days’ per annum, rising to 30 days’ after five years continuous service; plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time)
- Gym Membership salary sacrifice scheme
- Home & Electronics salary sacrifice scheme
- Lifestyle Savings with over 750 discounts from the UK’s leading retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, attractions and more
- Professional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on role
- Relocation Assistance may be payable in approved cases
- Staff reward and recognition framework- including annual staff awards ceremony
- Subsidy for public transport
- Your Care dynamic wellbeing platform
Hours: This is a full-time role, for 37 hours per week.
Working Pattern: Monday – Friday (5 Days)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £41,771 - £47,181 per annum (City Pay Band 6), pro rata for part time.
Location: This is flexible – working in Cambridge on site or at one of our offices or working from home. You will be able to balance your work location accordingly.
More Information:
You can click on the links here to find out more information about Staff Pay and Benefits , Working for the Council , our Values & Behaviours , Equality & Diversity in Recruitment or Our People & Culture Strategy .
If you would like an informal chat, please contact Jaromir Kvetoun on email
Application Process:
You can follow the on-screen instructions to ‘Apply Online’ and submit an application.
If you are an internal candidate you can apply by logging in to your Employee Self-Serve (ESS ) and access the ‘Useful Links’ (top right of the dashboard, under the person icon ) and click on ‘CCC Job Opportunities’.
