Administrator

Reed are working with a leading housing organisation in Rotherham to recruit an Administrator to join their team on a Fixed term contract (18 months Maternity Cover)

The organisation procure on average 10-15 properties per month, through both rentals and purchases. A recently launched programme of funding for new housing has created a need for additional administrative support, to directly assist the existing Procurement and Compliance Team with the delivery of this new and exciting programme.

Remuneration:

• Salary £24,336
• 28 Holidays + bank hols
• 4% matched pension
• Hybrid working available
• Free parking

The role will provide administrative support directly to the Property and Compliance Team, and the Head of Property Acquisition, to ensure the effective, compliant and organised management of the housing portfolio.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide administrative assistance to the Head of Property Acquisition, to support with their duties
• Answer and redirect incoming calls and queries as necessary, in a professional manner
• Liaise with landlords, conveyancing teams and funders to provide accurate and timely data, documents and reporting
• Utilise recording systems, e.g. Excel, to monitor expiry dates of property licenses and compliance certificates
• Arrange compliance re-certification appointments with landlords and contractors, and check satisfactory completion
• Maintain accurate and complete records of all property purchase documents

Key attributes required

• Excellent organisational and record keeping skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience of using Microsoft Office applications, in particular Excel, Word and Outlook
• Excellent communication and reporting skills
• Ability to manage own and team diaries
• Ability to work proactively, independently and flexibly when required
• Understanding of the housing purchase and renting process
• General understanding of property compliance