Administrator, Office Administrator​/ Coordinator, Administrative​/Clerical

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.

Reporting to either the Department Director or Manager, to support the Director/Manager in fulfilling his/her responsibilities, 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 as and when required
• Ensure effective and efficient processing of documents through Company systems, working within agreed set time frames
• To provide cover to the reception team as and when required
• Provide other appropriate ad hoc duties, and administrative support within the Division, as and when required

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

• Experience of working in an administration 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.

We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuildersince 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That’s more than any other major house builder. 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.

Barrattadopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on ourconstructionsites andsalesoffices, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.

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, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.

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

• Competitive Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Cover - Single Cover
• 26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days)

Today’s house building professional need tomorrow’s benefits, so they’re ready for whatever the future brings. When you join Barratt, you get the kind of support you would expect from a business built for a modern working world.

Private healthcare support is available for timely access to a virtual GP, for diagnosis, treatment and more — including physio and talking therapies. You can even add family members.

First-class pension schemes with the option of up to 10% employer contributions.