Admin Assistant(s)

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a values-driven organization that makes a difference in people's lives as an Admin Assistant. This role offers the chance to support business management and back-office functions within a dynamic team. You'll engage with various stakeholders, ensuring smooth operations and accurate data management. Enjoy a rewarding career with a competitive salary and a sector-leading benefits package, including a contributory pension scheme and enhanced leave entitlements. If you're looking to contribute your skills in an inclusive environment that values diversity, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Excellent Leave Entitlements

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

Contributions towards Dental and Optical

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience operating remotely for office administration.
• Familiarity with navigating IT systems and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Support business management and back-office functions.
• Work closely with repairs operations and finance teams.

Skills

Microsoft Office 360

Data Entry

System Administration

Relationship Building

Education

Relevant Business Administration Qualifications

Job description

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Contract: Permanent

Work pattern: Part-time, 24 hours per week with working days/hours to be discussed

Location: Agile home-based worker with travel required to local offices

Do you want to work with a values-driven organisation that makes a difference to people’s lives? Come and join Wheatley Homes East as an Admin Assistant.

About the role
The WHE Business Support team provides a key role in the delivery of business management and back-office support within the WHE Repairs service.

The Admin Assistant will play a key role within Business Management Support. The function supports all aspects of repairs admin, focusing on financial, materials management, job admin and invoicing. As such, the role involves working closely within a small team of Business Support colleagues, repairs operations team and key supply chain partners (material supply and subcontractors), as well as colleagues in WHE Finance, Housing, Investment, Compliance and Performance Teams.

Who are we looking for?
The ideal candidate will have experience of operating remotely from home to carry out office administration, be familiar with Microsoft office 360 and Teams. They should be comfortable with navigating around different IT systems as well as engaging and building relationships with repairs front line staff, contractors and suppliers. They need to have experience with accurate data entry, system admin and purchase orders.

Experience of a repairs service within a social housing working environment is beneficial as is a having relevant business administration qualifications.

The benefits we offer

As part of Wheatley Group, we offer a sector-leading benefits package.

The successful candidate will receive:

• a rewarding career with a competitive salary;
• access to a contributory pension scheme;
• excellent leave entitlements;
• enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave;
• contributions towards dental, optical, driving lessons and more;
• access to staff inclusion networks promoting an inclusive workplace; and
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme.

Committed to inclusion

At Wheatley, are always looking to improve diversity within our teams. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and achieve their full potential.

We actively celebrate our individual differences and recognise the collective strength this brings our organisation. It’s important our teams represent the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from any under-represented groups.

Closing date: 5pm on 14 th May 2025

For a chat about the role, please contact Caitlin Trudt, Business Support Officer on 07867290640 or email [emailprotected]

We want all our candidates to shine. If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you feel more comfortable during the recruitment process, please contact Rachel Young on 07867291367 or [emailprotected] .