Property Technical Support Assistant

• Level of flexibility: Based in Somerset, with flexible working arrangements available, including hybrid working subject to approval, and occasional travel for team meetings.
• Progression/development opportunities: Ongoing support, training, and guidance.
• Contract details: 2 Year Fixed Term, 37 hours per week - start date is 09/02/2026  until 31/03/2028
• Salary: £25,185 - £25,989 per annum
• Annual leave: 25 days

We’re working to improve the lives of people in Somerset – and you’ll be a key part of that. Your day-to-day work will involve:

• Providing technical, business, and financial support to Property teams, enabling efficient delivery of property functions.
• Maintaining and updating property records and systems, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
• Acting as the first point of contact for supplier and customer queries related to purchase orders and invoices.
• Supporting digital initiatives and process improvements across the property function.
• Preparing reports and providing training and assistance to stakeholders.

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you:

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential for this role.
• Have an understanding of financial management principles and practices, and are familiar with finance systems.
• Are educated to GCSE/O Level standard (Level 4/Grade C or equivalent), including English and Maths.
• Have proven experience in business, technical, or finance support roles.
• Are proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, SharePoint, Outlook).
• Possess strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.

We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there’s anything you want to talk about before you apply.

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Tyler Wildman, Property Technical Support Team Leader (Systems & Estates), at 01823 359582 or tyler.wildman@somerset.gov.uk.

When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.

If you have everything you need, just hit the apply button. We can’t wait to hear from you.