Tandridge District Council, The Council Offices, 8 Station Road East, Oxted, Surrey, United Kingdom Join a dynamic, multi-agency working environment dedicated to making a difference to the lives of disabled people. The Grants and Adaptions Support Officer is an administrative support role that plays a vital part in ensuring the Council’s aids and adaptions service runs smoothly and efficiently. The Role Working directly to the Grants and Adaptions Manager, this role is perfect for someone who excels at managing detailed tasks, is precise and accurate with numbers and finance, and is highly organised and methodical, with the ability to independently manage and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines. If you’re comfortable collaborating through hybrid working and enjoy taking ownership of your responsibilities, this position could be the ideal fit for you. On a typical day you will accurately maintain data for the collation of statistics, update systems, process payments to contractors and arrange purchase orders. You’ll also be responsible for electronic filing, responding to queries from Occupational Therapists and the Council’s outsourced Home Improvement Agency, as well as arranging and providing note taking at on-line meetings. You’ll be expected to continuously improve working processes and problem solve to find solutions using your attention to detail and resourceful and flexible approach. Confidence in using databases and Microsoft software is essential. If you’re ready to use these skills to make a meaningful impact at work, we’d love to hear from you. To avoid disappointment, please submit your application early, as this position may close before the stated closing date. What we offer When you join us your expertise/skills/experience will be valued and your career development will be our priority. We are committed to creating a collaborative and innovative environment which empowers our employees/you to thrive. You will be part of a friendly, supportive One Team culture with the chance to make a real difference. We believe in balancing hard work with fun. In addition to regular team get togethers, our active social team organises two to three events a year, ranging from Staff Awards, quiz nights to rounders in the park helping the workplace to be productive and enjoyable. We hold regular face to face meetings, such as Chief Executive briefings to keep you in the loop. While the role offers hybrid working, this position is based at the Council Offices in Oxted, conveniently located close to Oxted Station and with some on-site parking. In addition to the stated pay, we offer membership and contributions towards the Local Government Pension Scheme, flexible working, flexi-time, payment of a relevant professional subscription and access to a discounted health scheme. Please visit our website for more information about working for us www.tandridge.gov.uk/jobs and download our Working for Tandridge guide. Diversity statement At Tandridge District Council, we pride ourselves on maintaining an inclusive workplace, ensuring that equality, fairness, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do, and good practice is embedded in the council’s culture and services. We welcome, applications from all sectors of our community, including BAME, LGBTQ+ and all groups protected under the Equality Act. Tandridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Want to know more? If this sounds like your kind of challenge and you want to be part of our friendly and supportive Council, we’d love to hear from you. If you’d like to know more, please read our role profile and specification, or for an informal discussion about the role, please e-mail jellis@tandridge.gov.uk or call on 01883 732826. Local Government Reorganisation The government is reorganising local councils in Surrey. The current two-tier system where services are split between Surrey County Council and district or borough councils, will be replaced by two new unitary councils - East Surrey Council and West Surrey Council. East Surrey Council will cover Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell, Mole Valley, Reigate & Banstead and Tandridge District managing all local services, including housing, planning, waste, education, roads and social care. Although this may lead to some uncertainty for anyone considering a role with us, we need to continue to provide services. When the new councils are created in April 2027, most staff will transfer to the new council on their current terms and conditions. Being part of a larger organisation may offer additional opportunities for career development and variety. The majority of the roles we currently have will still be needed whether that is for planning, housing, recycling and waste, finance, IT, HR etc. Find out more about what local government reorganisation means for us Find out more about what local government reorganisation means for us. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) We understand that some applicants may use AI tools to assist with preparing their applications. All submitted information, whether supported by AI or not, must accurately reflect the applicant’s own skills, experience and qualifications. Recruitment decisions will be based on how well applicants demonstrate these attributes during the interview and selection process.