Administrative Assistant
- Employer
- Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd
- Location
- Didsbury, Manchester
- Salary
- Salary £22,408 to £24,899 per annum
- Closing date
- 18 Sep 2021
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- Function
- Corporate Services, Administration
- Seniority
- Assistant / coordinator
- Contract
- Fixed Term Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organisation Type
- Housing association / RP
Job Details
2 x roles 1 x 6 months fixed term & 1 FTC to end of October
Southway Housing Trust is a forward thinking community based Housing Provider with ambitious plans for the future.
An opportunity exists within our Assets, Environmental and Compliance teams to provide administrative support and assist with an increased workload which has been created by the recent pandemic and associated restrictions.
The post holder will provide support with a full range of administrative & clerical services including;
- Liaising with customers, operatives, contractors and internal staff.
- Allocation of routine system generated tasks to technical staff.
- The entry and maintenance of data and records in regards to services delivered by the team.
- The preparation and distribution of written communications to contractors and stakeholders.
- To support the delivery of maintenance/servicing programmes of work by undertaking administrative duties to process high volumes of appointments.
- Updating data in regards to servicing and maintenance contracts.
- To input and analyse data to ensure records are kept fully up to date.
The successful applicant will have experience of carrying out a wide range of administrative duties and be able to demonstrate their ability to work with IT systems and Microsoft applications.
You will have the ability to work with data and be confident in communicating with others, coupled with enthusiasm and a desire to deliver to tight deadlines.
Closing Date: Wednesday 8th September 2021
Interviews: Friday 17th September 2021
Please note that CVs will only be accepted if accompanied by a completed application form.
If you are not contacted in relation to progressing your application through to interview within 10 days of the advertised closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted for the post. Due to the number of applications that we receive it is unfortunately not possible to inform applicants who have not been shortlisted but we nevertheless thank you for taking the time to complete your application form and thank you for your interest in our organisation.
Southway recognises the importance of helping its employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements where possible. We aim to agree solutions that enable staff to balance their working life with other responsibilities.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from suitably skilled people from all sectors of the community.
All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria for the post will be invited to interview.If you have a disability, please tell us about this on your application form and please let us know about any special arrangements you would like us to make if you are invited in for an Interview.
Company
Blue Octopus partners with employers from a multitude of different sectors and industries, using our next generation technology and recruitment expertise to help attract, engage and hire the best talent for their unique career opportunities. We know that having the right people in place is crucial to every business’ current and future successes, regardless of the area they operate in.
Over the last decade, our experience has allowed us to specialise in several sectors, including social housing.
Blue Octopus has a strong history of working with social housing providers to help them hire the best talent and improve their talent management processes. This experience, coupled with knowledge developed over time, has allowed us to fully understand both the market itself and the skills required within the sector. We understand that operating at a high standard, efficiently and cost-effectively, is vital for our clients in the Social Housing sector, who provide a much-needed service for their tenants.
- Telephone
- 01135323418
- Location
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Octo House, 2 Station Road
Otley
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS21 3HX
United Kingdom
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