Building Recruitment Company
Job Title: Disabled Facilities Grants Officer
Type: Temporary
Location: South Wales
Salary: £21.14 paye or £27.59 umbrella an hour
Hours: Full Time
BRC are working closely with a local authority to recruit an experienced Grants Officer to support the delivery of housing renewal and grant-funded home improvement programmes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs), housing grants, or private sector housing.
This role involves
Managing housing grant applications from initial survey through to completion, ensuring works are delivered efficiently, compliantly, and to a high standard while providing excellent customer service to residents.
Duties:
- Undertake initial property surveys to assess grant eligibility and identify required repairs and improvements.
- Advise residents on housing grants and the application process.
- Prepare schedules of work, drawings, specifications and obtain contractor quotations.
- Complete and submit grant applications with all supporting documentation.
- Assess grant applications and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policies.
- Submit applications for Building Control, Planning Permission and other statutory approvals where required.
- Monitor and supervise works on site, authorising interim and final payments.
- Promote the housing grants service and assist in developing block repair schemes.
- Carry out inspections relating to council loan applications where required.
- Maintain accurate records and update grant management systems.
- Support the development of grant policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations, health and safety requirements, safeguarding responsibilities, and equality policies.
Requirements:
- Experience administering housing grants, Disabled Facilities Grants, or private sector housing renewal.
- Ability to undertake property inspections and prepare specifications and schedules of work.
- Knowledge of Building Regulations, Planning requirements and construction practices.
- Experience managing projects from survey through to completion.
- Strong organisational, communication and customer service skills.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable.
For more information, please call Meg Smith on or .
To apply, please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.
We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
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