Data Processing Assistant - 12 month contract

Simplify Group; Leicester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life Assurance

Holiday entitlement

Option to Buy/Sell Holiday

GP 24-hour service

Retail discounts

Free conveyancing legals

Job summary

Simplify is inviting applications for a Data Processing Assistant on a 12 month fixed term contract in Leicester. The role focuses on handling data accurately within a high-volume conveyancing sales team, coordinating with external providers and delivering precise information to stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail, solid Excel skills, and excellent communication. Prior legal or property sector experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate property search requests from external providers (local authority, land registry, environmental searches).
• Conduct due diligence checks on search results, escalating issues or discrepancies promptly.
• Communicate search results clearly and efficiently to internal teams, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with providers to resolve delays or discrepancies and ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain accurate records of all search requests, results, and documentation.
• Work closely with the conveyancing team to integrate search processes into case management.
• Keep up to date with UK property search regulations and requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

DATA PROCESSING ASSISTANT - 12 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT

£24,879.83 + Bonus (£26,319.83 OTE)

LEICESTER

Are you..?

Detail oriented and great with data?Do you thrive on accuracy? Enjoy working with complex information?

If you have experience handling data, and strong communication and collaboration skills, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

As part of our Conveyancing Sales team-a high-volume, fast-paced environment—the Data Processing Assistant plays a vital role in ensuring efficiency and accuracy of data. Your work will support the wider sales team by providing correct and detailed information, co-ordinating with external providers, and delivering exceptional service to internal stakeholders and clients.

What You'll Do

• Manage and coordinate property search requests from external providers (local authority, land registry, environmental searches).
• Conduct due diligence checks on search results, escalating issues or discrepancies promptly.
• Communicate search results clearly and efficiently to internal teams, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with providers to resolve delays or discrepancies and ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain accurate records of all search requests, results, and documentation.
• Work closely with the conveyancing team to integrate search processes into case management.
• Keep up to date with UK property search regulations and requirements.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned by your line manager.

What We're Looking For

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Whilst not essential, candidates with previous experience in a similar role within the legal or property sector and/or knowledge of or familiarity with UK conveyancing and property search processes are strongly preferred.

Although we can make no guarantees, we are always keen to retain our best people. As such, although this role is currently only available on a fixed term basis, should you perform well and a suitable permanent opportunity is available at the end of your term either in this department or elsewhere in the business,we would love to discuss this further!

Benefits

• Competitive Salary (£24,879.83) +bonus (£26,319.83OTE)
• a friendly and supportive team environment
• 25 Days' Holiday rising with length of service (Plus 8 Days' Public Holiday)
• Option To Buy Or Sell Holiday
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity
• Paternity & Adoption Pay
• Free Conveyancing Legals
• GP 24-hour service
• Retail Discounts Plus Many More!

Our People

At Simplify, we believe diversity drives success. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds, circumstances, and identities.

About Us

Simplify is the UK's leading conveyancing and property services group, comprising nine businesses- including some of the largest conveyancing law firms in the country- alongside market-leading online conveyancing services and independent property businesses.