Salary: £13,644.80 pa (£27,289.60 FTE)
Hours: Part time (17.5 hours per week) to include Thursday and Friday
Location: Hybrid, with minimum one day a week in our Dorchester office.
About us
Hastoe owns and manages more than 7,500 homes across the south of England from Devon to Norfolk. We are a social housing landlord and England’s leading rural housing specialist. We deliver small housing developments in partnership with local communities although, for historic reasons, we also own some housing in urban areas.
We are passionate about providing a first-class service for our customers. If you are enthusiastic, customer-focused, and passionate about making a difference to people’s lives, then we want to hear from you.
About the role
The Contracts Assistant will work closely with Hastoe’s Contracts Manager and Maintenance Team to;
- Collate contractor performance data from Power BI and Housing Management System (ActiveH)
- Prepare minutes and action trackers for contractor meetings.
- Support Contractors with the use ActiveH
- Support the Contracts Manager in the procurement of new contractors.
About you
Our ideal Maintenance Assistant will be:
- Highly organised and proactive.
- Able to provide excellent services and effective communication.
- Able to manage their time to prioritise tasks efficiently.
- Able to work independently and take ownership of tasks as well as being able to work as part of a team.
You will also need:
- A proven track record in delivering excellent customer service.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power point).
- Previous office administration experience.
Read more detail in the Job Description
Benefits provided
Annual Leave: Starting at 112 hours leave, inclusive of bank holiday (32 days FTE) and 1.5 days complimentary leave, along with the option to purchase additional leave.
Enhanced Pension: Hastoe's employer contributions start at 5% and are based on matching of your own contribution level, plus 2%, up to a maximum of 8% employer contribution.
See the full list of benefits you'll receive as a Hastoe employee
How to apply
Please send your CV and any supporting statement to recruitment@hastoe.com by midnight on 15 February 2026.
We will be conducting interviews as the recruitment progresses and may close the vacancy early. We recommend applying early.
If you would like to find out more about the role please contact either Abby McCulloch on Amcculloch@hastoe,com or for enquiries about the application process please contact the HR Team at recruitment@hastoe.com.
This post is subject to background checks.
