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Grounds Maintenance Assurance Officer/ Contract Officer

Think Recruitment

Worcester

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Assurance Officer to join their dynamic team in Worcester. This role involves supporting the transition of grounds maintenance work from external contractors to an in-house team, ensuring the accuracy of communal green space data and assisting in service charge queries. The successful candidate will leverage their IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, and their communication abilities to facilitate this transition. Join a reputable housing association and contribute to enhancing community spaces while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

  • Proficient in IT, especially Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

  • Support Grounds Maintenance team during transition to in-house work.
  • Reconcile Land Registry data with GIS and conduct internal audits.

Skills

IT Skills
Communication Skills
Contract Administration Experience
Land Registry Data Experience

Tools

GIS (Geographic Information System)
Microsoft Excel

Job description

Grounds Maintenance Assurance Officer/ Contract Officer.

My client, one of the Midlands' leading and highly reputable housing associations, requires a Grounds Maintenance Assurance Officer to join their driving in-house team on an initial 6-month temporary basis.

The role is based from their newly built modern Worcester office.

Main duties of this role cover supporting the Grounds Maintenance team during the transition period of bringing work in-house from external contractors.

To provide assurance regarding the validity and accuracy of information held relating to all communal green spaces owned by the housing association.

Key tasks:

  1. Reconcile Land Registry data with that held on the GIS (Geographic Information System) through analysis, pictorial information, colleague knowledge, and where necessary site visits.
  2. Update and maintain GIS for all Estate Services activities and areas of responsibility.
  3. Assist in service charge queries and calculations, representing the Grounds Maintenance Service and supporting the financial project to align service charges throughout the housing association.
  4. Support the Grounds Maintenance Management team by conducting internal audits and identifying any areas for improvement.
  5. Assist in responding to complaints and enquiries and help in the investigation of complaints to ensure they are brought to a satisfactory conclusion.

Carry out administrative functions as required, including dealing with routine correspondence and enquiries.

Start date: As soon as suitable candidates are available

Hours: 40 hours a week Monday - Friday

Location: Worcester

Pay rate: £16.45 per hour (Paid weekly)

Requirements:

  1. Good level of IT skills (Microsoft Excel in particular)
  2. Good written and verbal communication skills
  3. Experience ideally in a similar role/contract administration
  4. Experience with Land Registry Data

Interested? Call Sam Hayes on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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