Property Support Officer

Construction; Corby; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking a Property Support Officer to provide essential administrative support across property and housing services. You will maintain accurate records, handle queries, and assist with coordinating property-related activities at the Fleming Road Depot in Corby.

The role requires strong organisation, IT skills (Microsoft Office), and the ability to work both independently and in a team. It is a temporary 5-month contract with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative or office support role.
• Confident using IT systems, including Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Experience in housing, property, or local government is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Property and Housing teams.
• Manage and maintain property and tenant records, ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
• Handle incoming enquiries via phone and email, responding or directing queries appropriately.
• Support the scheduling of repairs, inspections, and maintenance works.
• Assist with the processing of invoices, orders, and documentation - training will be provided.
• Liaise with internal departments, contractors, and external partners.
• Ensure all records are updated in line with council policies and procedures - training will be provided.

Skills

Highly organised

Admin experience

Microsoft Office

Strong communication

Time management

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Property Support Officer

Rate of Pay: £14.13 per hour PAYE

Working Hours: 8:30am - 5pm, Monday to Friday with 1 hour unpaid break. 37 hours per week.

Location: Fleming Road Depot, Corby, NN17 4SW

Contract: Temporary basis, 5 months with potential to extend.

Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of North Northamptonshire Council for a Property Support Officer on a temporary basis. This is an essential administrative role providing day-to-day support to ensure the effective delivery of property and housing services across the council.

You will play a key part in supporting the team with administrative tasks, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with the coordination of property-related activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Property and Housing teams
• Manage and maintain property and tenant records, ensuring data accuracy and compliance
• Handle incoming enquiries via phone and email, responding or directing queries appropriately
• Support the scheduling of repairs, inspections, and maintenance works
• Assist with the processing of invoices, orders, and documentation - training will be provided.
• Liaise with internal departments, contractors, and external partners
• Ensure all records are updated in line with council policies and procedures - training will be provided.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Experienced in an administrative or office support role
• Confident using IT systems, including Microsoft Office
• A strong communicator with excellent customer service skills
• Able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team

Experience within housing, property, or local government is desirable but not essential.

All offers will be subject to satisfactory compliance screening, including right to work in the UK and references.