Property Management Assistant

We are seeking a Property Management Assistant to provide administrative support to the Council's Statutory Maintenance Team. The role supports Technical Statutory Maintenance Officers in the delivery and monitoring of statutory compliance across the Council's property portfolio. This role will primarily support the Solar PV Team., Duties include maintaining compliance records, processing certification and statutory documentation, updating corporate systems, coordinating correspondence, and maintaining service level agreement documents. The postholder will support reporting and help ensure statutory maintenance obligations are met in line with legislative and Council requirements.

The ideal candidate will have strong administrative experience, good attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively within a small team. The role requires good organisational skills, the ability to prioritise workloads, and confidence in using standard Microsoft systems. Effective communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential. This role operates on a hybrid working basis; however, there will be a requirement to work from County Hall, particularly during the initial training period and at times of increased service demand. Flexibility to attend the office as required is essential. What You'll Bring:

• A good standard of education, including GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths
• Proven experience in an administrative or office-based role, ideally within property, maintenance, or a local authority environment
• Strong IT skills, including confidence in using Microsoft Office applications and corporate record-keeping systems
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise professionally with officers, contractors, and external stakeholders
  
  We offer a supportive and flexible working environment where your expertise can make a real difference across the organisation, alongside a fantastic benefits package including
• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
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