Job Description

Property Services Officer

• Rate of pay: £25.78 PAYE or £33.69 Umbrella per hour
• Job Type: 9 Month temp contract (Starting End of June)
• Location: Barbican

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operational repairs and property-related issues, including complaints and contractor invoices
• Instruct, liaise with, and oversee contractors to ensure works meet agreed standards and deliver value for money
• Carry out minor repairs where possible to reduce costs and speed up service delivery
• Undertake inspections of completed works and respond to service requests and complaints
• Support compliance activities, including gas servicing and statutory requirements
• Coordinate more complex or higher-value works with senior colleagues
• Manage multiple projects and budgets, ensuring works are delivered in line with policies, procedures, and Health & Safety legislation
• Prepare specifications, risk assessments, tender documentation, and maintain accurate project records
• Oversee void properties, carrying out pre-void and pre-letting inspections to ensure they are brought to a lettable standard quickly and cost-effectively
• Maintain stock and inventory records for tools and materials
• Ensure appropriate controls are in place for invoice approval and documentation
• Provide energy efficiency advice and guidance to residents
• Support estate management activities across the area
• Maintain accurate system records and complete general administrative duties
• Attend meetings with residents, contractors, and internal teams as required

Required skills & experience

• Experience in property maintenance, housing, or estate management
• Strong knowledge of repairs, maintenance processes, and contractor management
• Experience managing projects, budgets, and multiple workloads simultaneously
• Understanding of Health & Safety and compliance requirements within housing/property
• Ability to carry out minor repairs and technical inspections
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, with experience handling residents and complaints
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• IT literate with experience maintaining system records

To apply for the Property Services Officer position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience