Technical Administrator

Do you see yourself supporting the delivery of essential public services that make a real difference to local communities?

Can you use your experience to manage asset data, coordinate business processes, and ensure systems such as Confirm, iWorld, and GIS are maintained accurately and effectively?

Does the idea of joining a collaborative and forward-thinking Asset Management team, focused on improving infrastructure and embracing digital solutions, excite you?

If yes, we have the perfect role for you!

Our Asset Management Business Unit is looking for a passionate and dedicated Technical Administrator to join our amazing team and help make a difference today!

About the Role:

Asset Management Business Unit is seeking an experienced Technical Administrator to support various Public Realm services in the delivery of Highway Maintenance, Street Lighting, EV Infrastructure, Street Furniture and Parks Play Equipment

You’ll assist in ensuring that the Asset Management Business unit provides an efficient and effective service, which meets legislative and council policy requirements, through business co-ordination and administration of Asset Management works, services and infrastructure.

You’ll will manage and maintain operational information in all Business Unit IT systems and will maintain and operate computerised (script and pictorial) asset based systems. This particularly relates to the Asset Management Data Base – Confirm, Iworld and GIS mapping.

About You:

You’ll need excellent IT and organisational skills as well as strong customer focused approach and telephone manner. You will provide written and verbal service-related technical advice to Officers, Members, Members of the Public, Contractors, Community groups and all stakeholders on matters relating to Asset Management.

The post holder will organise and prioritise resources in order to meet the demand of all Asset Management service areas.

About the Team:

The Asset Management Business Unit is a collaborative and service-focused team dedicated to maintaining and enhancing public realm infrastructure, including highways, street lighting, EV infrastructure, street furniture, and parks play equipment. The team works closely with internal departments, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure assets are managed efficiently, safely, and in line with legislative and council policy requirements.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ryan McGibbon atryan.mcgibbon@southwark.gov.uk.

Additional Information:

• Office based in Tooley Street or Copeland Road Depot, Peckham
  
  
• Hours of work: 36 hours per week, Monday - Friday
  
  
• This role will be offered as a fixed term contract/ secondment for 2 years (24 months).

Recruitment Timeline:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Thursday 23rd July 2026.

Shortlisting date: to be confirmed.

Interview date: to be confirmed.

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme:

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

About Southwark:

We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises, and we have a young, diverse and growing population.

At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.

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• Job Description and Person Specification - Technical Administrator