Senior Technical Assistant

Senior Technical Assistant

Full Time, 37 hours per week, Permanent

£29,014 - £35,599

This vacancy closes on the 12th of September 2025.

Our client is a wholly owned subsidiary of Colchester City Council. As part of the local business community since 2003, they are an award-winning organisation providing management and maintenance services to around 7,000 residential properties.

About the Role

Our client is looking for a proactive and motivated Senior Technical Assistant to join their Asset Management Team. This is a fulfilling and varied role that offers the opportunity to lead and develop a small team of Technical Assistants, while playing a key part in the delivery of our capital and planned works programmes.

You'll be at essential member of the team, supporting project delivery, maintaining data integrity, and driving continuous improvement across their services. From managing contract registers and analysing housing data to supporting compliance and reporting, this role offers a unique blend of leadership, technical expertise, and oversight.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, and is passionate about making homes safer, more efficient, and better for their residents.

About You

They are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent communication, organisation, and ICT skills.
• Understands GDPR and has a strong grasp of social housing property services.
• Is confident in data analysis, report writing, and using housing software systems.
• Has experience in business process improvement.
• Is a natural leader, able to motivate and support others.
• Is committed to delivering outstanding customer service and continuous improvement.

You'll be flexible, assertive, and able to work both independently and collaboratively. A high level of IT competence, particularly in Microsoft 365 and housing systems, is essential.

Benefits of working for Our Client

In return, they are offering a competitive salary, including excellent benefits, which includes:

• Local Government Pension Scheme with a 20.8 % employer contribution.
• Excellent training, development, and progression opportunities,
• Annual leave entitlement of 23 days annual leave (increasing to 26 days after 5 years' service), plus bank and public holidays and two extra company holidays during the Christmas period.
• The opportunity to buy up to another 5 days holiday, subject to conditions.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme.
• Provision of a smartphone and laptop.
• Discounted gym member - corporate membership rate at Leisure World and the Northern Gateway.
• 1 Volunteering Day per year.
• Free Flu Jab.
• Agile Working means having some flexibility about when, where, and how they work to best meet the needs of their role and service area.

Other employee benefits include payment of a professional subscription, free yearly eye tests plus a contribution towards glasses for VDU use.

Interviews will be held face-to-face - date to be confirmed.

Equality & Diversity Commitment

Our client is an equal opportunities employer. As part of their continued commitment to Equality and Diversity, and their workforce accurately reflecting the community they represent, they welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and applicants who have status as an individual with a physical or mental disability. They are a Disability Confident Employer and a Mindful Employer. They also hold accreditations for Working Well, Investors in People Gold status and the Armed Forces Covenant.

How to Apply:

Step 1 - Click the apply button to be taken to our client's Careers Page.

Step 2 - Read the advert, Job Accountability Statement, and Person Specification.

Step 3 - Click 'Apply online' below and complete the application form in full, ensuring that you indicate how you meet the criteria contained within the Person Specification.

Step 4 - Press 'submit'.