Assistant Asset Officer

Are you ready to help ensure the effective delivery of planned maintenance services.

The Role

Working within our Delivery Assurance Team, you will assist with the development and maintenance of comprehensive contract and asset information to support the effective delivery of planned maintenance services.

You will be responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date records, reviewing and verifying work programmes, and ensuring that our property-based data management systems accurately reflect completed works.

The role involves responding to enquiries, liaising with contractors and key stakeholders, and carrying out a range of general business support tasks that contribute to the successful delivery of the service.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, together with practical experience of working to deadlines in a busy environment.

You will be able to demonstrate experience in data collection, input, analysis, and interpretation, with the ability to work accurately and efficiently when handling information. With excellent attention to detail, you will possess good written and numerical skills, alongside an understanding of the basic technical terminology used within the building maintenance and construction sectors.

You will enjoy working as part of a team and thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. If you have the skills, knowledge, and experience we are looking for, we will welcome your application. This is an excellent opportunity to play an important role in supporting the delivery of planned maintenance programmes. You'll work with a range of stakeholders, contribute to high-quality services, and help ensure that accurate asset information supports effective decision-making and service delivery.

Why join us?

As well as being part of a supportive team delivering meaningful work that directly impacts our communities, we offer a supportive and rewarding working environment along with a wide range of benefits, including:

• Excellent learning and development opportunities supported via a range of sources and methods and, where applicable, recognised through Digital Badges
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme(LGPS) and Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) Scheme
• Agile and Flexible working options
• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days, rising to 30 days after five years’ service, plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time), with the option to purchase additional leave
• Family friendly policies and Flexible Bank Holidays
• Confidential wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and Your Care wellbeing platform
• Staff reward and recognition framework, including an annual staff awards ceremony
• Professional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on role
• Salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work, Gym Membership and Home & Electronics
• Lifestyle Savings with over 750 discounts from the UK’s leading retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, attractions and more
• Free swimming at CCC swimming pools
• Subsidy for public transport
• Relocation Assistance may be payable in approved cases
• Annually negotiated pay and award progression

Hours: This is a full-time role, for 37 hours per week.

Although the role is advertised as full time, if you believe you have the skills and experience to join us and would like to discuss different working patterns, please do get in touch.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent x 2

Salary: £30,515 - £33,119 per annum (Band 3) pro rata for part time.

Location: This is flexible – working in Cambridge on site or at one of our offices or working from home. You will be able to balance your work location accordingly.

More Information:

You can click on the links here to find out more information about Staff Pay and Benefits, Working for the Council, our Values & Behaviours, Equality & Diversity in Recruitment or Our People & Culture Strategy.

If you would like an informal chat, please contact Rania Marjeh on [phone removed] or email [email removed]

Application Process:

To be considered for this role, please click ‘Apply Online’ and submit an application.

Cambridge City Council recognises the value of digital badges in evidencing skills, knowledge and competencies, and welcomes their inclusion within job applications as verifiable indicators of achievement and capability.

Cambridge City Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and embraces diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees.