Property Administrator

Canal & River Trust; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity dedicated to maintaining and revitalizing waterways is seeking a Property Administrator. In this role, you'll provide essential administrative support to the Estates team, ensuring efficient operations and compliance with standards. Your strong IT skills and attention to detail will be vital as you manage property records and assist in various administrative tasks. This position offers the flexibility of remote working while contributing to meaningful projects that enhance community wellbeing. Join a passionate team making a difference every day!

Benefits

Contributory DCP pension scheme

25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

Homeworking with hub facilities

£200 annual personal learning & growth allowance

Free access to specialist counseling services

Employee discounts and holiday schemes

Two days paid volunteering leave

Free fishing facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative support roles, particularly in property or finance.
• Strong IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and tracking property or finance data for the team.
• Ensure property records are stored correctly in both paper and electronic systems.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

A Level or equivalent

NVQ Level III Business Administration

Job description

Job Purpose

Internal job title: Property Administrator

Advertised Salary: £27,000 + Trust benefits

Location: Remote working with hub allocation when required.

We are the charity responsible for maintaining and revitalizing 2,000 miles of waterways across England and Wales, because we believe that life is better by water. Every role within the Trust contributes to transforming our canals and rivers into spaces where local communities want to spend time and feel better, bringing wellbeing benefits to millions.

The Canal & River Trust generates essential revenue from our property business to care for the canals and rivers. We are currently seeking a Property Administrator to support our Investment & Commercial team.

The successful candidate will provide administrative support to the Estates team, utilizing technical knowledge of systems, processes, financial, and legal requirements to ensure safe, efficient operations in compliance with standards.

The postholder will also ensure that processes and business systems are used effectively, and records are updated following transactions and amendments.

Location

This role is based on remote working, with occasional attendance at one of our main hubs for team meetings and collaboration. You should be able to reasonably commute to one of the following hubs:

Leeds, Ellesmere Port, Burnley, Newark, Birmingham, Milton Keynes, Gloucester.

See our canal network here: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/canal-and-river-network.

Knowledge, Skills/Qualifications & Experience

About the role

• Assist in creating, tracking, and entering data—property or finance—on behalf of the team.
• Support Surveyors in collecting relevant property records during disposals.
• Assist in internal consultation processes on property disposals.
• Support post-disposal activities, including utility and council tax/business rates transfers.
• Ensure property records are stored correctly in both paper and electronic systems.
• Liaise with colleagues to update property insurance information after disposals.
• Display the Trust values and behaviors consistently.

About you

Technical:

• Educated to A level standard or equivalent (e.g., NVQ Level III Business Administration) is advantageous.
• Confident communicator with excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

General:

• Attention to detail.
• Enjoy administrative work and supporting others.
• Well-organized and structured in your approach.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience with SAP is beneficial.
• Ability to work independently on predefined tasks.
• Comply with Health & Safety policies and standards, reporting incidents as required.
• Assess risks and adapt work methods accordingly.
• Be aware of your responsibilities regarding safeguarding and promote safe environments.

To apply: Click on the "Apply for this job" button, complete the application form, and upload your CV.

If you have questions, contact [e-mail].

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Early applications are encouraged.

What We Offer

In addition to a £27,000 annual salary, we offer a competitive contributory DCP pension scheme, and numerous employee benefits, including flexible working arrangements:

• Contributory DCP pension scheme with doubled contributions up to 10%.
• 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years.
• Homeworking with access to hub facilities.
• £200 annual personal learning & growth allowance.
• Free access to specialist counseling services.
• Employee benefits such as discounts, holiday schemes, and boating discounts.
• Two days paid volunteering leave per year.
• Free fishing facilities across our canal network.

We are committed to a diverse workforce and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. All candidates are assessed based on merit, skills, and abilities.

Join us and help preserve our heritage for future generations. Share your passion and knowledge with a team that makes a difference every day.

Learn more about us at: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us