Data Administration Officer

Brook Street; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector agency is hiring Data Administration Officers in Southampton. The role is essential in maintaining property data that influences Council Tax. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented and computer literate with strong communication skills. Full training provided. Hybrid working offered post training. Apply now to contribute to vital public sector operations.

Qualifications

• Able to pass a Basic DBS check.
• Legally eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and update domestic property data.
• Assess and record property details for Council Tax banding.
• Follow operating procedures and escalate queries.
• Maintain high standards in data entry tasks.
• Communicate effectively while handling queries.
• Support team priorities with flexibility.

Skills

Reliable

Flexible

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Computer literate

Eager to learn

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Now Hiring: Administration Officers - Join the Valuation Office Agency in Southampton!

Are you ready to make a real impact in the public sector? Our client, The Valuation Office Agency (VOA), is seeking multiple Data Administration Officers to join their team in Southampton (SO15 2JU).

• Start Date: 27th October 2025
• End Date: 31st March 2026
• Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
• Schedule: Monday - Friday | 9:00am - 5:00pm
• Location: Onsite full-time during training (2+ weeks but could take longer if workers are not fully up to speed with the role). Once trained, hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 from home.
• No pre-booked annual leave allowed during the first 4 weeks of the assignment.
• No onsite parking is available at the location.

About the Role

If you're passionate about detail, data, and making a difference - this is the role for you! As a Data Administration Officer, you'll play a crucial role in helping the VOA maintain and enhance its property data records - data that underpins vital national functions, including Council Tax.

This is a multifunctional admin role ideal for someone detail-oriented, inquisitive, and comfortable working with data.

Key Responsibilities:

• Investigate and update domestic property data quickly and accurately.
• Assess and record property details that could impact Council Tax banding.
• Follow operating procedures and escalate queries when necessary.
• Maintain high standards during repetitive tasks such as data entry and document review.
• Communicate effectively, both in writing and in person, while handling queries professionally and tactfully.
• Support team priorities with flexibility and a proactive approach.

What We're Looking For:

• Reliable, flexible, and committed.
• Confident communicators with strong listening skills.
• Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Eager to learn and adaptable to new systems (full training provided).
• Able to pass a Basic DBS check.
• Legally eligible to work in the UK.

Ready to Apply?

Let us help you become part of something bigger. If you're ready to take the next step in your public sector career and believe you've got the experience and skills for this role, apply now! Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates may be contacted.

Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you.

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.

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