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Are you highly organised, detail-focused and interested in helping manage a diverse property portfolio that supports local communities and council services?
We're looking for an Assets Portfolio Officer to join our Property and Asset Management team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the administration, management and development of the Council's land and property assets, while supporting financial management, property records, data systems and estate management activities.
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
We support hybrid working, it’s important to us that working arrangements are designed to enable our employees to excel and within this role you’ll have the opportunity to work in a way that suits your lifestyle.
About The Role:
As an Assets Portfolio Officer, you'll provide essential support to the Asset Management Team by maintaining property records, managing asset data, supporting estate management activities and ensuring financial processes are completed accurately and efficiently.
You'll also help drive improvements in asset management systems and support transparency and information requests.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing property and asset records and maintaining asset databases.
Processing financial transactions, including invoicing, rent reviews, debt management and budget monitoring.
Supporting lease and tenancy management, ensuring key review and renewal dates are monitored.
Managing Acre Business Park and supporting the occupancy and administration of Council-owned assets.
Preparing reports, performance information and management data.
Responding to Freedom of Information requests, complaints and property enquiries.
Using mapping and property management systems to maintain accurate land and property information.
Supporting projects that improve asset management processes and digital systems.
About You:
You will have a relevant qualification and demonstrable experience in property asset management or a similar discipline. You will bring a sound understanding of property records and asset management procedures, alongside experience of supporting budgets, managing resources and providing project support.
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
Experience using spreadsheets, word-processing software and data management systems.
The ability to organise and prioritise a varied workload in a busy environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear reports and present information effectively.
A flexible, proactive approach, with the confidence to identify improvements and adapt to change.
A commitment to customer service, data protection, professional integrity and collaborative working.
Knowledge of property mapping systems and experience of supporting tendering, procurement or property-related financial processes would be valuable in this role.