Contracts Admin Assistant (Housing)

We are looking for a motivated, organised, and detail-oriented individual to join our Assets & Investment Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the management of valuable housing asset information that helps shape services for over 5,000 homes across the Stroud District. Working closely with the Assets & Investment Team and colleagues across Tenant Services, you will provide high-quality administrative and data support, helping to ensure our asset management systems remain accurate, up to date, and effective. These systems are fundamental to the delivery of our housing services and provide critical information that supports decision-making across the organisation., A local government reorganisation is planned for Gloucestershire, which may result in changes to structures and services. Potential changes are provisionally timetabled for April 2028. We are committed to supporting all employees through this transition and ensuring continuity of employment wherever possible. Joining us now means you'll be part of shaping an exciting new chapter for local government. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and people with disabilities. We welcome applications from neurodivergent candidates and value the diverse lived experiences they bring. We recognise the wide range of cognitive strengths that contribute to delivering high-quality services. We are committed to ensuring that every applicant can participate fully and fairly in our recruitment process. To support this, we offer workplace adjustments at every stage. Please let us know if you have any additional requirements as we are here to help create a positive, inclusive, and equitable experience for all. Responsible recruitment practices for safeguarding are in place within the Council's HR policies and processes. This is part of our commitment as a Council to safeguard the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people, and children. Stroud District has an energy unlike any other place. It's green and dynamic, climate conscious and motivated, creative and collaborative, and unapologetically ambitious. To find out more about what makes our place, our people and our businesses so special, please follow the link to our dedicated website

You will be adaptable, proactive, and committed to delivering excellent customer service. Whether working independently or as part of a team, you'll take pride in producing accurate work and managing equal priorities effectively. Ideally, you will have experience in a similar support role, with a background in construction, asset management, data analysis, or a related field, alongside strong administrative skills. Experience and skills we're looking for:

• Experience working with information systems and databases (knowledge of Northgate and Keystone would be a distinct advantage)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience using Microsoft Access
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage workloads effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A customer-focused approach with a genuine commitment to delivering a high-quality service
We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience of working within a local authority, housing association, or social housing environment. While we can offer a degree of flexibility, the nature of the role is very much front-line and requires a greater office-based presence. Therefore we are unable to offer working from home more than 1 day per week. If you're looking to develop your career in a role where your work will make a real difference to the management and improvement of homes across our district, we'd love to hear from you.