Directorate Office Administrator

Croudace Homes Limited; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned housebuilder in Tandridge is seeking a Directorate Office Administrator to provide administrative support to the Corporate Affairs Manager. The role requires excellent communication skills and proficiency in IT tools such as MS Excel and Word. The successful candidate will manage the Fleet database, organise meetings, and assist in event planning. Join a committed team focused on quality and community-building, along with competitive benefits including generous holiday and pension schemes.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus an additional day for your birthday

Generous Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer contribution

Discretionary bonus for performance

Wellbeing benefits including discounted gym membership

Life assurance cover of up to 8x your salary

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a similar administrative role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to liaise with various stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Fleet database and respond to related emails.
• Organise meetings and events and create marketing materials.
• Provide general office administration support.

Skills

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Time management

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Who are Croudace Homes?

Croudace Homes is a family-owned housebuilder with a proud heritage dating back to 1946. Operating across the Southeast of England from our regional offices in Caterham, Letchworth, and Theale, we're committed to building high-quality homes and careers. Our reputation is built on trust, attention to detail, and a passion for creating communities that stand the test of time.

At Croudace, we believe that a solid foundation starts with the right people. Fostering a culture of open communication, respect & continuous growth, we listen to our people, celebrate contributions at every level, and provide meaningful development opportunities. With a strong focus on well-being and work-life balance, we create an environment where our employees feel valued, motivated, and empowered to succeed-because when our people thrive, so does our business. We're proud of our low staff turnover and long employee tenures, which reflect the positive experience of working at Croudace.

Directorate Office Administrator

We have a position available for a directorate office administrator to join our Corporate Affairs Manager based in Caterham, Surrey.

What you'll be doing:

Reporting to the Corporate Affairs Manager your primary responsibility will be to provide an effective administration service to the Directorate Office by:

• Maintaining the Fleet database and replying to Fleet emails, with the guidance of the Corporate Affairs Manager.
• Assisting with sourcing employee volunteering opportunities and keeping associated records up to date.
• Organising meetings, including room bookings, offering refreshments and greeting external visitors.
• Assisting the Corporate Affairs Manager with event organisation, sourcing venues and creating associated marketing material.
• Creating presentations and general office duties.
• Working on ad hoc projects to support the Corporate Affairs Manager
  
  

Skills & knowledge you'll bring:

Extensive experience gained in a similar role

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to liaise with internal and external customers/clients at all levels

Highly proficient IT user. Especially MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint

Good word processing skills and ability to type efficiently.

Excellent time management with the ability to multi-task and prioritise work.

Why join Croudace?

At Croudace Homes, we believe our people are our greatest asset-and we're committed to rewarding and supporting them. In return for your skills and dedication, you'll receive a competitive package that includes (role dependant):

26 days holiday, increasing with service, plus an additional day off to celebrate your birthday

Generous Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer contribution

Discretionary bonus to recognise your performance and contribution

Wellbeing benefits: discounted gym membership, a health cash plan (with cover for children), private Bupa healthcare (based on role & service length), mental health support via our EAP programme including access to counselling, bi-annual health checks

Life assurance cover of up to 8x your annual salary

Up to three paid volunteer days each year to get involved in meaningful community projects

Training and development opportunities, including support for professional memberships and continued career progression