Site Officer

Stroud District Council; Stroud; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Stroud District Council is seeking a proactive Site Officer to oversee Independent Living sites across the district. You will manage communal areas, ensure health & safety compliance, and coordinate cleaning, grounds maintenance, and light repairs. A full driving licence is required to travel between sites.

The role involves working with contractors and partner agencies to uphold high standards for internal and external events at the Independent Living Community HUBS.

Qualifications

• Can-do attitude with excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Willingness to report maintenance and repairs and to communicate with contractors and visitors.
• Sufficient fitness to perform cleaning, grounds maintenance and light repairs.
• Full driving licence required for travel between locations.

Responsibilities

• Manage communal areas on Independent Living sites to ensure a clean, safe environment.
• Oversee Health & Safety, Compliance and cleaning duties across sites.
• Support light grounds/gardening tasks and general maintenance.
• Coordinate with contractors and partner agencies as needed for repairs and services.
• Ensure HUBS are kept to a high standard for internal and external events.

Skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Can-do attitude

Self-motivation

Driving licence

People communication

Tools

PAT testing

Health & Safety training

Job description

Stroud District Council is looking for an enthusiastic and committed Site Officer to work in our Independent Living sites across the Stroud District. You will be responsible for the smooth running of the site managing the communal areas which includes Health & Safety, Compliance, cleaning, light grounds/gardening duties ensuring a clean and safe environment at all times. We operate Independent Living Community HUBS which need to be kept to a high standard for internal and external functions and activities.

About You

The successful candidate must have a ‘can do ‘attitude along with excellent time management and organisational skills.

You will be a self-starter with a willingness to recognise and report maintenance and repairs whilst communicating with contractors, partner agencies and visitors to our Independent Living sites.

You will have sufficient levels of fitness to carry out duties required such as cleaning, grounds maintenance and light repairs.

Full training will be provided to carry out Site Officer duties such as PAT testing, Health & Safety training and anything else relevant to the role.

A full driving licence is required, as this role requires travelling to various locations.

About Us

Stroud District Council’s vision is leading a community that is making Stroud District a better place to live, work and visit for everyone.

To find out more please contact Lynne Mansell, Independent Living Manager [e-mail] or call 01453 754173

CLOSING DATE

30th August 2026

INTERVIEW DATE

8th September 2026

• In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm we provide a range of staff benefits.

Please click here for more information: https://www.stroud.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/benefits-of-working-for-us

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: Stroud District – The Natural Place