Administrator

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Guildford
Salary
Competitive
Posted
22 Jun 2021
Closes
23 Jun 2021
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
What you'll be doing?

Depending on the role, the Administration function could be supporting professionals out in the field, or supplying sites and customers with a steady flow of information. You might be dealing with customer queries, or helping employees with issues. But while the work varies from team to team, our key requirements are that you must be well organised, extremely helpful and resourceful, and able to use your initiative. You'll understand that what you do is important, and impacts on your team, the department, and the wider business.

You will be responsible for contributing to the overall success of the business through the provision of efficient and effective administrative support.

You will be expected to:

Work closely with the Director/Manager to ensure that relevant administrative tasks are dealt with efficiently.
Perform general departmental administration tasks as and when required to meet the needs of the department.
Manage and maintain relevant filing systems and databases.
Liaise with internal and external customers/contacts to ensure a smooth flow of information and work between the department, Head Office and other internal/external departments and contacts.
Monitor costs incurred by the department.
Ensure effective and efficient processing of documents through Company systems, working within set time frames.
Provide other appropriate ad hoc duties, and administrative support within the Division, as and when required.

What you'll need?

To be successful in the role, we are looking for:

Experience of working in an administration/secretarial role.
Intermediate to advanced level of proficiency with MS Office programs and a good standard of written English.
Ability to generate professional correspondence unaided.
Self-disciplined, with demonstrably good time management skills and the ability to manage a number of priorities.
Ability to multi-task, and work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
Team player, supportive of colleagues.
Professional and pleasant manner in dealing with internal and external customers.
Excellent telephone skills.

Our Company and Benefits

We've been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder twelve years in a row for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That's more than any other major housebuilder. It's because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs.

We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.

As part of working for Barratt Developments PLC and specifically for this role we offer:

Competitive Salary
Competitive Bonus Scheme
25 days' holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years' continuous service up to 28 days)
Choice of Flexible Benefits
Enhanced Family Friendly Policies