Office Team Leader

EA Associates; Romford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established social housing contractor in Romford is seeking an Office Team Leader to manage a team of maintenance administrators. The ideal candidate will have experience in a social housing environment, excellent organizational skills, and knowledge of Schedule of Rates. This role offers a competitive salary of £35,000 - £36,000, career progression within a family-run business, and benefits like 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays and monthly company-wide lunches.

Benefits

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Monthly company-wide lunches

Career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in social housing or maintenance office roles.
• Knowledge of Schedule of Rates (SOR).
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of maintenance administrators.
• Assign daily tasks and ensure timely completion.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and internal management.

Skills

Organisational skills

Team management

Communication skills

Basic IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Office Team Leader

Romford

£35,000 - £36,000

Mon - Fri, 08:00AM - 17:00PM

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established social-housing contractor with deep expertise in responsive maintenance, void refurbishment, and planned cyclical works. This company is trusted by housing associations and local authorities across the region and prides itself on delivering high-quality, cost-effective building services.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual that has experience within social housing - ideally working for a maintenance / refurbishment contractor, that's held an office support role or similar. But, seeking to take a step into managing a team of administrators.

About the Role

Your primary responsibility will be to lead, supervise, and motivate the team of maintenance administrators. Assigning daily tasks and ensuring work is completed on time. Dealing with clients, subcontractors and internal management staff.

The successful candidate will have knowledge / experience of Schedule of Rates (SOR), and previous experience within social housing / working for a maintenance contractor.

Person Specification - What We're Looking For

• Previous office experience within social housing / maintenance. With an admin, planner / scheduler or coordinator background.
• Schedule of Rates (SOR) knowledge / experience.
• Excellent organisational, team management and positive leadership skills.
• Good communication skills. Able to liaise with clients, tradespeople, and internal management.
• Competency in using basic IT / digital tools (scheduling, reporting, Microsoft office).

What's on Offer

• £35,000 - £36,000
• Career progression within a family run business
• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Monthly company-wide lunches