Commercial Administrator

Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited; Essex; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A property services company is seeking a Commercial Administrator to support the Quantity Surveyor and Assistant Quantity Surveyor. Responsibilities include managing correspondence, reports, and office supplies, as well as arranging internal meetings. Ideal candidates should possess organisational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and a strong customer service focus. This role offers a range of benefits, including a discretionary annual bonus and extensive wellbeing support.

Benefits

Profit Share Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme

26 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

Enhanced Pension Plan

Westfield Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Assurance & Accident Cover

Flexible Working

Learning & Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative role is desirable but not essential.
• High level of organisational skills and customer focus are required.
• Good telephone skills are necessary for obtaining detailed information.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Quantity Surveyor and Assistant Quantity Surveyor.
• Handle correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, memos, and emails.
• Arrange internal meetings and take minutes.
• Process stationery orders and manage office supplies.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail and maintain photocopiers.

Skills

Organisational skills

Competency in Microsoft Office

Strong customer focus

Good telephone skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Permanent, Full Time

About the Role

As our Commercial Administrator, you’ll provide invaluable administrative support to the Commercial function, specifically to the Quantity Surveyor and Assistant Quantity Surveyor.

You’ll be involved in general contract duties such as correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, memos, emails and filing, and be responsible for arranging internal meetings and taking minutes. You’ll process stationary orders and other office supplies, manage and distribute incoming and outgoing mail and maintain photocopiers and stock requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Commercial function, specifically to the Quantity Surveyor and Assistant Quantity Surveyor.
• Handle general contract duties including correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, memos, emails and filing.
• Arrange internal meetings and take minutes.
• Process stationery orders and other office supplies.
• Manage and distribute incoming and outgoing mail and maintain photocopiers and stock requirements.

About You

Previous experience of an administrative role is desirable, but not essential, however we do ask that you are highly organised, competent in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and have a strong customer focus. Good telephone skills are also a must to allow you to obtain detailed information from telephone discussions.

Benefits

• Profit Share Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
• 26 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Enhanced Pension Plan
• Westfield Healthcare Cash Plan (24hr GP, dental, optical, physio and more)
• Life Assurance & Accident Cover
• Share Save
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Work Perks Discounts & Vouchers
• Buy & Sell Holiday Schemes
• Flexible Working & Flexible Bank Holidays
• Cycle to Work
• Volunteering (2 days paid)
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Extensive Wellbeing Support, including EAP
• Loyalty & Values Awards
• Funded Professional Subscription

About Us

Morgan Sindall Property Services provide integrated asset management for housing associations and local authorities, focusing on improving the living conditions of residents and leaving a lasting legacy in the communities we serve. Our services include, responsive repairs, void refurbishments, compliancy services and planned maintenance works.

With over 1000 employees, we focus on a culture which puts people at the core of everything we do, encourages innovative thinking and always puts our customer first.

Build your career with a leading property services company, where we recognise that diversity of thought and talented people are key to our success. MSPS are proud to support the resettlement of armed forces personnel.

Please refer to the full Job Description upon completing your application.

We shortlist and interview for our roles throughout the duration of the advert. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close any of our adverts prior to the stated closing date should we have a high volume of appropriate candidates.