Administrative Officer

Administrative Officer (Property Services)

Based at Endurance House Histon (hybrid working available with a minimum one day per week working in the office)

Full-time 35 hpw

Salary: 28242.43

This is an exciting newly created role providing comprehensive administrative support to the Compliance Manager and Technical Services Team by assisting with the coordination planning and delivery of CHSs compliance programmes across the property portfolio.

What youll do

Play a key role in preparing and issuing letters reports and other important documents ensuring they are accurate wellpresented and delivered on time

Support the Compliance Manager in the management and use of the asset and housing management databases and other systems by ensuring that certification is received timely and updated accordingly.

Actively track certification expiry dates and assist in maintaining records for statutory compliance of gas safety electrical safety fire safety asbestos management water hygiene and lifting equipment.

Liaise with contractors regarding appointments access and the monitoring of job completions including scheduling appointments with tenants and contractors.

Monitor the provision of information from contractors to ensure this meets the agreed standards and to highlight areas of concern to the Compliance Manager.

To investigate invoice queries and make recommendations for payment and ensure appropriate payments are made to service providers and suppliers within approved financial limits and within approved budgets. To ensure applications for payment are within the agreed terms of the contracts.

Be actively involved in meetings and accurately record decisions made.

About you

Demonstrable experience of previous administrative work in a busy office or customer facing environment working in partnership with external contractors and internal teams to support your team to deliver service.

A friendly committed flexible team player with excellent customer focus ability to build strong working relationships with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Sound knowledge of all Windows based packages (Word and Excel) and basic accounting systems.

Knowledge of housing compliance asset management procurement processes budget management and monitoring.

Full UK drivers licence business car insurance use of a car and willingness to attend training

We can offer

• Employee discount scheme (retail leisure gym membership and fitness equipment)
• Doctor Care Anywhere (telehealth service offering private online GP and nurse appointments via video and phone)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice)
• One day off a year to volunteer for a charity of your choice
• 30 days holiday increasing to 35 days per annum inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff) depending on length of service
• Holiday purchase scheme- up to 5 days per annum (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Company sick pay
• 58p per mile business mileage allowance
• Refer a friend scheme (250)
• Contributory pension scheme which both you and CHS contribute to
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Flexible Working Policy
• Full induction
• Comprehensive free training and development opportunities with paid time off

For an informal chat about the post please contact
Mel Bennett on or email

Closing Date: 9.00am Friday 22 May 2026

Interviews: week commencing Monday 8 June 2026

Founded in 1927 Cambridge Housing Society (CHS) is an independent housing association with over 3000 homes in Cambridge and Cambridgeshire. We are one of only two independent housing associations working just in Cambridgeshire and we are the only one to offer a blend of affordable rented homes specialist supported housing and a range of community support services.

Our Purpose
We are here to enable people to flourish by providing security and creating opportunities through the delivery of high-quality Cambridgeshire based homes with support.