Investment Planning Officer

Job Title: Investment Planning Officer Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until 20 November 2026 Salary: £36,383.00 per annum, pro rata (£40,040.00 is achieved after 12 months successful performance in the role per annum, pro rata) Working Hours: 17.5 hours per week Working Pattern: Flexible - to be discussed Location: Liverpool (National role)

If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description. Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates.

The difference you will make as an Investment Planning Officer The Investment Planning Officer is responsible for the day-to-day input, maintenance, correction, and routine investigation of data owned by Asset Strategy and Delivery, helping to ensure information held across relevant systems is accurate, complete, and up to date. Reporting to the Asset Database Manager, the role provides operational support by maintaining accurate records, processing updates and corrections, investigating routine data quality issues, and supporting more complex data cleansing and transformation activities under direction.

About you We are looking for someone with: • Experience of data entry, record maintenance, or administrative work involving high volumes of information. • Experience checking data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency, and making routine corrections where required. • Experience using Microsoft Excel and database or line-of-business systems.

Why Riverside? At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.

We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us. Working with us, you’ll enjoy: • Competitive pay & generous pension • 28 days holidays plus bank holidays • Flexible working options available • Investment in your learning, personal development and technology • A wide range of benefits

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside: We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.

Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered.

Role Profile Data Administration and Maintenance • Input, update, and maintain core property and asset data, including property details, attributes, components, and stock condition information. • Process routine data amendments, corrections, and updates in line with agreed procedures. • Check records for missing, duplicated, or inaccurate information and make corrections where required. • Help keep data owned by Asset Strategy and Delivery aligned across relevant systems and spreadsheets.

Data Checking and Quality Support • Carry out routine data checks to identify incomplete, inconsistent, or incorrect records. • Review information from colleagues, contractors, surveyors, and other sources to support accurate updates and corrections. • Identify, investigate, and resolve routine data quality issues by checking records, reviewing source information, and liaising with relevant teams to confirm the correct data. • Maintain clear records of updates, corrections, and completed checks.

Data Records and Working Standards • Maintain data records, templates, and reference files used to support property and asset data updates. • Follow agreed data standards, naming conventions, and procedures when entering or updating information. • Help keep guidance notes, field definitions, and working instructions up to date. • Escalate recurring data issues or unclear requests to the appropriate manager or system lead.

Data Change Processing • Receive and process approved requests for data changes, updates, and corrections. • Carry out bulk uploads, amendments, or cleansing exercises using agreed templates and instructions. • Check completed updates for accuracy and report any issues found. • Refer non-routine or complex changes to the appropriate manager, analyst, or system specialist. • Support the Asset Database Manager with more complex data cleansing, validation, and transformation activities, working to agreed instructions and templates.

Systems and Data Maintenance • Use relevant systems, spreadsheets, and standard templates to maintain accurate records for data owned by Asset Strategy and Delivery. • Support uploads of survey information, programme updates, and other routine data changes. • Check imported or updated records to confirm they have been processed correctly. • Work with system users, service teams, and...