Office Administrator & Social Value Coordinator

Lemon Drizzle Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading roofing contractor based in Durham is seeking an Office Administrator & Social Value Coordinator. This role involves providing essential administrative support across various departments while helping to shape the company's community engagement strategy. Ideal candidates should be organized and passionate about social value. The position offers a competitive salary of £25,000 – £30,000, benefits including 25 days holiday, company pension, and a clear path to progress into senior roles.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Early finish every Friday

Clear opportunity for progression

Exposure to live construction projects

Qualifications

• Positive, proactive, can-do attitude required.
• Confident communication skills for phone, email, and in-person.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide admin support across all departments.
• Support planning and delivery of social value initiatives.
• Maintain accurate filing systems, both digital and physical.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive attitude

Ability to juggle multiple priorities

Microsoft Office proficiency

Passion for community engagement

Team player

Job description

Office Administrator & Social Value Coordinator

Roofing & Cladding Contractor

Durham | £25,000 – £30,000 | Full Time, Permanent (37 hours)

Lemon Drizzle Recruitment is excited to be working with a thriving and growing Roofing & Cladding Contractor based in Durham. Known for delivering high-quality building envelope solutions across commercial, industrial and high-rise projects throughout the North East, this is a business with strong values and a genuinely supportive culture.

They’re now looking for an Office Administrator & Social Value Coordinator to play a key role at the heart of the business.

Why this role stands out

This is much more than a standard admin position. You’ll be a central support hub for the business, working closely with commercial, procurement, technical and site teams — while also helping to shape and grow the company’s social value and community impact strategy, an area the business expects to expand significantly.

If you’re organised, people-focused, and passionate about making a difference, this role offers real responsibility, variety, and long-term progression.

What you’ll be doing

Office Administration (Primary Focus)

• Providing admin support across all departments
• Acting as the first point of contact for calls and emails
• Managing office supplies, equipment, and document control
• Maintaining accurate filing systems (digital and physical)
• Coordinating general HR administration
• Supporting day-to-day office operations to keep everything running smoothly

Social Value & Community Engagement (Growing Focus)

• Supporting the planning, delivery, and monitoring of social value initiatives
• Coordinating community engagement activities and events
• Building relationships with local charities, schools, and suppliers
• Collecting and managing data for social value reporting
• Assisting with internal and external reports
• Maintaining records in line with relevant frameworks and commitments

What they’re looking for

• A positive, proactive, can-do attitude
• Strong communication skills — confident on the phone, by email and face-to-face
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working under pressure and adapting to change
• A true team player who enjoys supporting others
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• A genuine passion for community engagement and sustainability
• A full UK driving licence (or working towards one) — community visits are part of the role

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary : £25,000 – £30,000
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• Early finish every Friday (2pm!)
• Clear opportunity to progress into a senior social value role
• Hands-on exposure to live construction projects and site environments from day one
• A friendly, close-knit team where your contribution genuinely matters

Hiring process

Informal chat with Rachel Scott at Lemon Drizzle Recruitment

CV submission to the client

In-person interview with the Hiring Manager

If you’re looking for a role where you can build skills, make an impact, and develop a long-term career within construction administration and social value, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss