Estates Compliance and Projects Administrator

Orchard Care Homes; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 17,971 - 21,964; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development from day one

Colleague discounts

Employee recognition schemes

Confidential support helpline

Company-supported pension scheme

Fully funded DBS check

Job summary

Orchard Care Homes is seeking a proactive Estates Compliance and Projects Administrator to join our team. This part-time role involves supporting compliance and project functions across multiple sites in Harrogate. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills, proficiency in MS Office, and excellent communication abilities.

The position offers a competitive rate of £12.80 per hour and includes various benefits such as career development opportunities and employee recognition schemes.

Qualifications

• No prior experience in Facilities Service Management or Estates required.
• Self-motivated with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support with regulatory compliance, invoicing, and due diligence.
• Assist with internal improvement and construction projects.
• Administer quotes, place orders, and manage procurement.

Skills

Strong administrative and organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint)

Understanding of SLA management

Experience in a multi-site organisation

Tools

CAFM systems (E-Maintenance or Verisae preferred)

Job description

Overview

Estates Compliance and Projects Administrator

We’re seeking a proactive and organised Estates Compliance and Projects Administrator to join our Estates team. This role supports both compliance and project functions, helping ensure our facilities run smoothly and safely across multiple sites. If you have a background in facilities or estates administration and enjoy working collaboratively to deliver high-quality outcomes, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Contract and hours
Part-time - 30h per week (4 days per week between Monday to Friday)

Pay
£12.80 per hour (£19,968 annual salary)

Responsibilities

• Support the Corporate Compliance Manager with regulatory compliance, invoicing, and due diligence.
• Assist the Planned Works Manager with internal improvement and construction projects.
• Monitor systems, emails, and calls related to estates compliance and planned works.
• Prepare service review documents and KPI reports.
• Administer quotes, place orders, and manage the full lifecycle of procurement.
• Upload and approve invoices, resolve discrepancies, and manage contractor portals.
• Ensure purchase requests are completed within SLA or escalated appropriately.
• Collaborate with operations and helpdesk teams to deliver a premium service.
• Work to weekly budgets and flag any risks to relevant managers.

About You

• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• No prior experience in Facilities Service Management or Estates required for this role.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels of the business.
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint).
• Experience with CAFM systems (E-Maintenance or Verisae preferred).
• Self-motivated with a can-do attitude.
• Understanding of SLA management and task prioritisation.
• Experience in a multi-site organisation.

Additional Details

• Occasional overnight stays may be required to support project fit-outs (with 4 weeks’ notice).
• This role is based in Harrogate and requires office presence 3–4 days per week.

Benefits

• £12.80 per hour
• Career development from day one, with clear progression pathways
• Hundreds of colleague discounts every month across shopping, holidays, dining, tech, and more
• Excellent employee recognition schemes such as ‘Making a Difference’ award and Long Service Awards
• Free emotional, practical, and financial support that’s fully confidential, through a helpline and wellbeing app that’s available 24/7, all year round
• Company-supported pension scheme to invest in your future
• Fully funded DBS check

About Orchard Care Homes

Orchard Care Homes has been providing care for older people for over 15 years. We are committed to being at the heart of the local community and delivering the same level of care that we would all wish for our loved ones.

We believe in investing in our people. Your professional development will be actively encouraged, with plenty of training and progression opportunities across our portfolio of homes.

We proudly support the Armed Forces community and welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and military spouses as part of our commitment to the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We value the unique skills and experiences that service personnel bring and are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.