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Property Assistant Part Time (17.5 hours per week)
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Posted:
7 August 2026 (30 days ago)
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Application Deadline:
4 November 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Role Purpose
Assist the Property team in providing an effective efficient and value for money property service by providing high quality administrative support across repairs voids major works planned maintenance compliance asset management and other property related functions. Ensure that an excellent standard of service is delivered to customers and that customer satisfaction targets are achieved.
Role Remuneration
27636 - 30 706 (Pro Rata)
About the Role
| 1. | Provide advice and information to customers contractors and staff regarding repairs voids planned maintenance major works compliance activities grounds maintenance and other property related services. |
| 2. | Receive evaluate and act on service requests enquiries and works requirements to ensure property services are delivered within agreed timescales. |
| 3. | Administer repairs voids planned maintenance major works compliance programmes adaptations and insurance-related works by raising issuing monitoring and varying works orders arranging appointments and access liaising with contractors and customers maintaining accurate records and supporting the efficient delivery of property services in accordance with agreed procedures and performance targets. |
| 4. | Ensure a robust approach to Property Services database administration including (but not limited to) raising works orders varying orders as required keeping the housing management system up to date with customer contacts updating void phase information maintaining component and asset data updating compliance records monitoring contractor documentation updating SHQS and EESSH information following up overdue orders cleansing duplicate records checking coding accuracy preparing customer correspondence and ensuring all property records are maintained accurately and in accordance with association procedures. |
| 5. | Arrange appointments inspections and access for customers contractors and Property Services staff supporting the delivery of repairs voids planned maintenance major works compliance inspections and other property-related activities. Ensure operational targets are supported and that housing management and property systems are maintained with accurate and up-to-date information at all times. |
| 6. | Investigate and administer recharge cases and related customer disputes for repairs voids and other property-related works maintaining accurate records and ensuring the housing management system is updated accordingly. |
| 7. | Produce system reports and assist with data analysis to identify trends monitor service delivery and support performance improvement across repairs voids planned maintenance major works asset management and compliance activities. Prepare monthly quarterly and annual performance information to support operational and strategic decision-making. |
| 8. | Provide administrative support for relevant Property Services modules within the housing management system supporting users maintaining data quality identifying system issues and assisting with the development of procedures and processes to support efficient service delivery. |
| 9. | Provide administrative support for property compliance programmes including scheduling inspections maintaining records monitoring certification updating systems and consulting with contractors to support the delivery of statutory and regulatory requirements. |
| 10. | Maintain property asset and component information within the Associations housing management systems ensuring records are accurate complete and up to date. |
| 11. | Support the administration of planned maintenance major works adaptations and insurance-related works including customer communications contractor liaison document management and programme monitoring. |
| 12. | Assist with the administration of approved contractor processes including maintaining contractor records monitoring documentation and ensuring information remains current and accurately filed. |
| 13. | Provide administrative support for procurement and financial processes including raising purchase orders processing invoices coding expenditure and maintaining associated records in accordance with approved procedures. |
| 14. | Assist in the provision of high-quality meeting support including preparation of documentation record keeping and minute taking where required. |
| 15. | Contribute to service improvement activities projects and working groups providing administrative support information and analysis as required. |
| 16. | Collaborate with colleagues customers contractors and stakeholders to support the effective delivery of Property Services and achieve positive customer outcomes. |
| 17. | Maintain records in accordance with the associations data protection information governance and records management requirements. |
| 18. | Undertake relevant training and continuous professional development to maintain knowledge of legislation policy and best practice. |
| 19. | Perform all duties in accordance with Association policies and procedures including Equal Opportunities Data Protection Health and Safety and Customer Service standards. |
Key Accountabilities
The Property Assistant role is a generic role within Property Services. Duties may be undertaken across repairs voids planned maintenance major works compliance asset management and other property-related functions in accordance with business needs and service priorities.
About You - Essential criteria
Standard Grade / National 5 (or equivalent) Maths and English.
Relevant experience providing administrative support within a housing property maintenance construction or similar environment.
Experience of working in a customer facing role.
Excellent organisational time management and planning skills with ability to prioritise busy workload.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively with customers contractors and colleagues.
Excellent customer focus.
Proficient IT skills including the use of databases spreadsheets and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to use initiative solve problems and make sound decisions within agreed procedures.
Knowledge of performance monitoring and working to service targets.
Ability to maintain accurate records and analyse information
Calm and professional approach when dealing with challenging or sensitive situations.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Positive and customer-focused attitude
Our Values:
Willingness to work across repairs voids major works compliance and other Property Services functions in line with business requirements
Relevant experience providing administrative support within a housing property maintenance construction or similar environment.
Experience of working in a customer facing role.
Excellent organisational time management and planning skills with ability to prioritise busy workload.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively with customers contractors and colleagues.
Excellent customer focus.
Proficient IT skills including the use of databases spreadsheets and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to use initiative solve problems and make sound decisions within agreed procedures.
Knowledge of performance monitoring and working to service targets.
Ability to maintain accurate records and analyse information
Calm and professional approach when dealing with challenging or sensitive situations.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Positive and customer-focused attitude
Our Values:
- Valuing People
- Relying on Teamwork
- Aiming High
- Prudent financial managers
- Open & accountable
Willingness to work across repairs voids major works compliance and other Property Services functions in line with business requirements
About You - Desirable criteria
Experience working within social housing.
Experience of repairs voids planned maintenance compliance or asset management services.
Experience of using housing management systems
Knowledge of housing management repairs maintenance compliance and asset management processes.
Advanced Excel or reporting skills.
Experience of repairs voids planned maintenance compliance or asset management services.
Experience of using housing management systems
Knowledge of housing management repairs maintenance compliance and asset management processes.
Advanced Excel or reporting skills.
About us
Langstane Housing Associationis a key provider of social housing in the North-East of Scotland with over 2800 homes across Aberdeen City Aberdeenshire and Moray. Our mission is to provide homes and services that make a positive difference to peoples lives.
This is an exciting time for us as we are on a cultural transformation journey to shape our future and deliver our strategic priorities including investment in ICT and optimising our staffing structure and evolving our people plans. Are you willing to take on a challenge and join usRequired Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Langstane Housing Association is a key provider of social housing in the North-East of Scotland with over 2,800 homes across Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray. Our mission is to provide homes and services that make a positive difference to peoples' lives . This is an exciting ti ... View more
