Works Planner in Nottingham

We have an exciting opportunity available for a talented individual to join our Voids team as a Works Planner. As a Works Planner within Nottingham City Council's Housing Services Voids Team, you will play a key role in organising and coordinating repairs and maintenance activities to ensure empty homes are brought back into use efficiently.

You will be responsible for:

• Planning daily workloads for trade operatives and contractors.
• Scheduling appointments and monitoring progress to ensure service targets are met.
• Updating appointment diaries, managing variations, tracking completed works, and maintaining accurate records using a range of digital systems.
• Communicating clearly and professionally with operatives, contractors, managers, and tenants to resolve scheduling issues and support the smooth running of the service.
• Providing reliable administrative support, preparing documentation, maintaining spreadsheets and databases, raising orders, and assisting with meeting coordination.
• Helping new team members understand systems and processes and contributing to a positive, customer-focused service culture.

We are looking for someone organised, proactive, and committed to delivering excellent service. If you thrive in a busy environment, enjoy problem-solving, and can balance multiple priorities, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact for our residents and communities.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Good interpersonal skills and a proven ability to communicate.
• A well-organised and methodical approach to completing tasks and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to develop and present written or verbal information in a clear and concise manner.
• Proven ability to work in a pressurised environment under own initiative.
• Proficiency in the use of all Microsoft programmes to produce documents such as letters, memos, reports, etc.
• Experience of working in an environment that must demonstrate value for money.

Please ensure you demonstrate clearly how you meet the 6 requirements in your CV & supporting document. We recruit fairly and inclusively; showing your real self is what helps you succeed.

Closing Date: 19th February 2026 (11:59pm) - Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date, and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Interview date: w/c 2nd March 2026, please note this is subject to change.