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Senior Administrative Officer
Wiltshire Council
Salisbury, England, United Kingdom£27,254 – £28,598
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Salary: £27,254 - £28,598 per annum
Hours per week: 37 hours
Interview date: W/C 21 September 2026
Are you a highly organised administrator who thrives in a busy housing
environment? We are looking for a proactive Senior Administrative Officer to
provide high-quality business support across Housing Services, helping teams
deliver effective services to tenants, leaseholders and local communities. This
is a varied and rewarding role where you will work closely with managers,
support service improvement projects, and play an important part in ensuring
excellent outcomes for residents and colleagues.
You will manage a diverse workload, making informed assessments, gathering and
analysing information, and responding to enquiries, service requests and
complaints. You will monitor actions, maintain key records and provide
administrative and technical support across a range of housing systems and
processes. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will regularly
liaise with residents, contractors, partner organisations and internal
stakeholders, providing clear information, practical support and accurate
advice.
The role also involves supporting performance monitoring, regulatory reporting,
service reviews and data analysis, helping managers make informed decisions and
drive continuous improvement. Working within established procedures and service
standards, you will be trusted to prioritise competing demands, meet deadlines
and ensure agreed actions are delivered effectively. Full training will be
provided to help you develop your knowledge of housing services, regulatory
requirements and the systems used to support service delivery.
As part of a flexible and collaborative housing team, you may have opportunities
to support a variety of service areas, including tenancy management, repairs,
resident engagement, complaints, compliance and performance. This will broaden
your experience, develop your skills and enable you to make a meaningful
contribution to improving services for residents.
If you are looking for a role where your organisational skills, attention to
detail and commitment to customer service can make a genuine difference, we
would welcome your application. Every day brings new challenges and
opportunities to support the delivery of high-quality housing services. The role
is primarily office based in Salisbury with occasional home working.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council'
ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and
employee benefits
here.
Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their
hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a
workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location.
We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and
everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate
discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a
culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our
Identity.
Contact details
Simon Haugh at simon.haugh@wiltshire.gov.uk [simon.haugh@wiltshire.gov.uk]
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Application criteria
Please download and read the role description and
person specification
[https://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/media/21355/BS06-0000-Senior-Business-Support-Officer/pdf/BS06-0000_Senior_Business_Support_Officer.pdf]
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[https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/equality-diversity-public-sector-duty]
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