Administration Assistant (Housing)

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Administration Assistant (Housing)

location_on Riverside House 07/10/2026

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Job details

Salary £26,847 – £27,274 Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Region Rotherham Job category/type Administration/Clerical Date posted 23/09/2026 Job reference REQ24018 Attachments attachment Job Profile Band D.docx attachment Benefits Package.doc

Job description

Directorate: Adult Care, Housing & Public Health

Permanent, Full time, 37 hours per week

Rotherham Council is seeking a motivated and organised Administration Assistant to join Housing Building Safety and Investment Planning, working within the Stock Surveying Team.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly organised and motivated individual to join our Housing Investment Team, providing essential administrative support to the Stock Surveying Team. Working closely with the Stock Surveying Coordinator, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth delivery of a wide range of property‑related projects and programmes.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong communication and administrative skills who is looking to develop their experience in a busy, customer‑focused service.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

  • Liaise with tenants, colleagues across the Council, and external stakeholders to arrange appointments and update team diaries.
  • Maintain accurate records, ensuring information received is checked, logged, and kept up to date across our IT systems and databases.
  • Raise purchase orders and manage stationery supplies to support day‑to‑day team operations.
  • Provide administrative support across key Housing Investment workstreams, including:
    • Stock Condition Surveys
    • Tenant Alterations

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

  • Has excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Can communicate confidently with customers and internal teams.
  • Is comfortable using IT systems and maintaining accurate data.
  • Can prioritise tasks and work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Enjoys being part of a team and supporting wider service objectives.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team committed to improving homes and communities across Rotherham. We offer opportunities for development, a collaborative working environment, and the chance to make a meaningful difference to our tenants.

For an informal discussion about the roles, please contact Carrie Dudley, email Carrie.Dudley@rotherham.gov.uk

This post will have access to the Public Services Network, if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at the Basic level (unspent criminal convictions).

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our website .

Head OfficeRiverside HouseMain StreetRotherhamS60 1AE

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Posted: October 3rd, 2026