Job Description

Salary

From 33,366 to 38,626 per annum (Grade H)

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full Time

Package

Permanent

Job category/type

Finance

Date posted

28/05/2025

Job reference

REQ00000637



Are you an organised and motivated individual with a passion for property and asset management? West Berkshire Council is seeking a Property Asset Assistant (Estates) to support the Strategic Asset Manager in delivering high-quality property services within the Finance and Property Service.

The Role

As a Property Asset Assistant, you will be responsible for:


Assisting with the management and administration of the Council's property estate, including leases, licences, and tenancy agreements Supporting the Strategic Asset Manager in delivering property reviews and optimisation projects Conducting regular inspections of Council properties and reporting on condition and maintenance requirements Collaborating with other departments to ensure effective property utilisation Providing administrative support, including maintaining accurate property records and databases Dealing with enquiries from tenants, lessees, and third parties




The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:


Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively Strong written and verbal communication skills Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping A proactive and self-motivated approach to work Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Basic understanding of property management principles would be advantageous




West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:

Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00 Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities Generous Local Government pension scheme Family friendly policies A range of local discounts Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years' service.




Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment



In addition to these benefits, you will be working in a supportive and collaborative environment, dedicated to delivering excellent services to the local community.



For an informal discussion to learn more about the role, please contact Currently vacant on 01635 503653 or email richard.turner@westberks.gov.uk.

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Equal Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

How to apply

Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.

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