Property Development Administrator- FTC

Property Development Administrator- 12 month FTC

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Work type: Part time
Site: Redditch
Categories: Property
Location: Worcestershire
Salary: £16,523
Business Area: Halfords Support Centre

The purpose of this role is to provide essential administrative support to the Halfords Property Development Team, playing a key part in driving the smooth delivery of property projects across the business. You’ll be at the heart of the team, helping to keep operations running efficiently while supporting exciting developments across store locations. This is a part time (25 hour) 12 month fixed term contract.

You will take ownership of equipment ordering for all stores, ensuring everything needed is delivered on time and to the highest standard. This is a fast‑paced and varied role, where you’ll work closely with stakeholders and suppliers, building strong relationships and ensuring every detail is handled with precision.

Alongside this, you’ll support core finance administration processes, including raising purchase orders and resolving invoice queries. Your contribution will help maintain accurate financial records and ensure seamless processes, making you a vital part of keeping the team organised, efficient, and successful.

• Manage and respond to store and stakeholder requests for equipment, including repairs, replacements, and minor works, ensuring timely and effective resolution
• Raise and manage purchase orders in SAP, ensuring correct authorisation processes are followed and accurate records are maintained
• Liaise with suppliers, contractors, and external partners (including Quantity Surveyors) to support ordering, project delivery, and ongoing maintenance activities
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Property Development and Procurement teams, including diary management, travel coordination, and document preparation
• Create, maintain and update key documentation, master trackers, and store lists to ensure accurate and accessible records
• Set up new Goods Not For Resale (GNFR) suppliers and contractors, ensuring all compliance checks and documentation requirements are completed
• Support external maintenance operations by administering quotes, tracking job progress, responding to queries, and escalating issues where required
• Act as a key point of contact for stores and internal teams, providing updates and ensuring clear communication across all activities
• Support financial administration processes, including invoice processing, supplier query resolution and maintaining accurate financial trackers
• Monitor and track budgets across OPEX and CAPEX, including documenting spend, managing reserves, and identifying potential overspend
• Maintain accurate records of CAPEX and project spend, supporting reporting and financial control across multiple work streams

• Excellent customer service skills, with a proactive approach to ensuring stores receive the equipment and support they require
• Ability to effectively diary manage your time whilst prioritising workload to meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships across multiple teams and functions
• Proficient in Microsoft Teams and SharePoint, with the ability to collaborate and maintain organised records
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• High attention to detail, consistently producing accurate work under tight deadlines
• Understanding of SAP systems, including experience or knowledge of raising purchase orders is highly desirable
• Previous finance administration experience is highly desirable
• Full UK driving licence

A fair and competitive salary evaluated against market data, annual discretionary bonus scheme, pension, life assurance, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and enhanced family leave.

Commitment and dedication to your ongoing personal and professional development. We help you to own and grow your potential so you can be at your best in your current role and to support your future career aspirations.

We offer hybrid working in our Support Centre, you will be based at our Support Centre 2 days a week with an optional 3 days working from home.

You will have access to a wealth of employee discounts across the Halfords suite of products and services.

Wellbeing and inclusion are at the heart of our colleague experience. We offer resources and ongoing support to enhance your wellbeing at work and active Colleague Networks supporting inclusion initiatives across Halfords.