Bassetlaw District Council is committed to delivering high‑quality, efficient and transparent services that support our communities and contribute to the long‑term success of the district. As part of this commitment, we are seeking a Street Naming and Numbering Assistant to support the delivery of this statutory service.
This role will support the accurate creation, management and maintenance of addressing information across Bassetlaw, ensuring compliance with national standards and contributing to effective service delivery across the Council and partner organisations.
The role
Reporting to the Principal Lawyer (Legal & Licensing), the postholder will provide administrative and technical support to the Street Naming and Numbering function. You will assist with the processing of applications, maintain accurate address and property records, and deliver a professional and responsive service to customers and stakeholders.
The role requires close collaboration with internal services such as Planning, Building Control, Revenues and Benefits and Customer Services, as well as external organisations including developers, parish councils, Royal Mail and the emergency services. Accurate addressing underpins many frontline and statutory services, and this role makes a significant contribution to the council’s data quality and performance.
Key responsibilities
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Supporting the administration and processing of Street Naming and Numbering applications
- Maintaining and updating address and property records in line with national and corporate standards
- Preparing documentation including draft numbering schemes, consultation correspondence and certificates
- Providing clear and professional responses to customer enquiries
- Liaising with internal services and external partners to ensure timely and accurate data sharing
- Maintaining accurate records, case files and tracking information
- Assisting with data quality checks and the preparation of mapping and spatial information
About you
You will be a well‑organised and detail‑focused individual with experience of administrative work and accurate data entry. You will communicate clearly and professionally, be confident using ICT systems and demonstrate a commitment to consistent, high‑quality work. Experience of customer service and an understanding of addresses, mapping or spatial data would be advantageous, although training will be provided.
Why join Bassetlaw District Council
In line with our Vision 2040, we aim to be a forward‑looking, inclusive and high‑performing council that invests in its workforce and provides opportunities for development. We offer:
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A supportive and professional working environment
- Opportunities for learning, training and skills development
- Local Government terms and conditions, including the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working arrangements where appropriate
By joining Bassetlaw District Council, you will play a part in delivering reliable, high‑quality services that support residents, businesses and partners across the district, contributing to the Council’s ambition to build a sustainable and well‑managed future for Bassetlaw.
If you would like more information about the role, please contact Human Resources
[email protected] or (01909) 533 533.
We offer a generous employee benefit package including 26-32 days holiday plus bank holidays, free healthcare cash plan, flexitime and so much more. You can read about all our employee benefits here.
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We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our recruitment processes are fair, transparent, and designed to ensure that everyone is treated equally at every stage.
If you need any help with your application, contact us at
[email protected] or call 01909 533121, we are here to support you.
Closing date: 6 August 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early when we receive sufficient and suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure that you submit your CV as soon as possible so that you can be considered for this role.
Interview date: 13 August 2026
