Site Officer - temporary position
Job details
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Job reference
REQ0329
Date posted
25/09/2026
Apply by
11/10/2026
Location
Ebley Mill \- Stroud
Salary
£29,542 per annum
Package
Excellent pension scheme \- Flexi Working Scheme \- Employee Wellbeing Offer \- For more information please see the benefits section on our website
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Temporary
Job category/type
Housing Services
Site Officer \- 6 months temporary position
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Job descriptionJOB SUMMARY
Stroud District Council is looking for an enthusiastic and committed Site Officer to work in our Independent Living sites across the Stroud District. You will be responsible for the smooth running of the site managing the communal areas which includes health \& Safety, Compliance, cleaning, light grounds/gardening duties ensuring a clean and safe environment at all times. We operate Independent Living Community HUBS which need to be kept to a high standard for internal and external functions and activities.
About you
The successful candidate must have a ‘can do ‘attitude along with excellent time management and organisational skills.
You will be a self\-starter with a willingness to recognise and report maintenance and repairs whilst communicating with contractors, partner agencies and visitors to our Independent Living sites.
You will have sufficient levels of fitness to carry out duties required such as cleaning, grounds maintenance and light repairs.
Full training will be provided to carry out Site Officer duties such as PAT testing, Health \& Safety training and anything else relevant to the role.
About Us
Stroud District Council’s vision is leading a community that is making Stroud District a better place to live, work and visit for everyone.
To find out more please contact Lynne Mansell, Independent Living Manager lynne.mansell@stroud.gov.uk or call 01453 754173
Closing Date: 11th October
Interview Date: 20th October 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications that meet the vacancy criteria.
In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm we provide a range of staff benefits. Please click here for more information: https://www.stroud.gov.uk/jobs\-and\-careers/benefits\-of\-working\-for\-us
A local government reorganisation is planned for Gloucestershire, which may result in changes to structures and services. A timeline for potential change is currently unknown. We are committed to supporting all employees through this transition and ensuring continuity of employment wherever possible. Joining us now means you’ll be part of shaping an exciting new chapter for local government.
It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and people with disabilities.
We welcome applications from neurodivergent candidates and value the diverse lived experiences they bring.
We recognise the wide range of cognitive strengths that contribute to delivering high\-quality services.
We are committed to ensuring that every applicant can participate fully and fairly in our recruitment process. To support this, we offer workplace adjustments at every stage. Please let us know if you have any additional requirements as we are here to help create a positive, inclusive, and equitable experience for all.
Responsible recruitment practices for safeguarding are in place within the Council’s HR policies and processes. This is part of our commitment as a Council to safeguard the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people, and children.
Stroud District has an energy unlike any other place. It’s green and dynamic, climate conscious and motivated, creative and collaborative, and unapologetically ambitious. To find out more about what makes our place, our people and our businesses so special, please follow the link to our dedicated website: Stroud District – The Natural Place
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