Commercial Assistant

Lovell Homes; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Lovell Homes is seeking a Commercial Assistant to support their Commercial Team in London. The role involves managing utilities, resolving invoice queries, and providing vital administrative support. Ideal candidates are organised, proactive, and have experience in the construction industry, particularly with COINS.

Benefits

Bonus entitlement based on performance KPIs

26 days holidays

Life Assurance

Pension

Private medical insurance

Ability to purchase additional holiday

Access to discount portal

Cycle to Work scheme

Digital GP

Employee assistance programme

Sharesave scheme

Qualifications

• Experience using COINS is preferred.
• Interest in commercial processes.
• Organised and proactive individual.

Responsibilities

• Manage utility bills and rates.
• Proactively resolve invoice queries.
• Provide administrative support to the team.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Tools

COINS

Job description

Permanent - Full Time

Are you looking to kick-start your career in commercial management with one of the UK’s leading homebuilders? At Lovell, we create exceptional homes and communities, and we’re looking for a Commercial Assistant to join our dynamic and growing team.

Job Purpose

As a Commercial Assistant, you’ll play a key role in supporting our Commercial Team, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of our day-to-day operations. From managing utilities and invoice queries to providing vital administrative support, you’ll work closely with both our Accounts and Commercial teams to keep everything running seamlessly. You’ll also build strong relationships with suppliers, contributing to the overall success of our projects.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage Utilities & Rates: Take charge of utility bills and rates, ensuring accurate and timely payments.

2. Invoice Resolution: Proactively resolve invoice queries, adhering to the Prompt Payment Code to keep processes on track.

3. Administrative Support: Support the team during absences and assist with manual funds requests and VAT reclaims.

4. Compliance & Documentation: Oversee consultant appointments and collateral warranties.

5. Build Relationships: Foster strong working relationships with internal teams (Accounts, Commercial) and external suppliers, ensuring collaboration and efficiency.

6. Payment Processing: Ensure all payment requests are processed smoothly, in line with company guidelines.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have experience using COINS and working within the construction industry.

If you’re an organised, proactive individual with meticulous attention to detail and an interest in commercial processes that will make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits

• Bonus entitlement based on performance KPIs
• Holidays - 26 days
• Life Assurance
• Pension
• Private medical insurance
• Ability to purchase additional holiday
• Access to discount portal
• Cycle to Work scheme and the Lovell Way to EV
• Digital GP
• Employee assistance programme
• Sharesave scheme

As an Investors in People Gold award employer, Lovell is the UK’s leading provider of mixed tenure affordable homes and has a reputation for innovation and excellence in the delivery of high-quality housing development and regeneration projects.

We are committed to enhancing the communities in which we work, building quality homes for real people, and looking after our own people; developing talent is key to achieving this. We understand that the success of our organisation comes from the strengths, skills, and personalities of our people.

Lovell is an equal opportunities employer who encourages and values diversity and inclusion within our teams.

The Lovell culture is one that has been successful for many years. It is based on empowering colleagues to make decisions at a regional and local level, challenging the status quo, and working as one to achieve our goals and make Lovell a great place to work for all.