Administration Assistant
From the commitment we pour into our homes, to the belief we bring to supporting amazing careers, a role at Persimmon is a springboard for Building Your New Possible. Discover new opportunities to grow, learn new skills and release your potential.
We’re Persimmon Homes, a FTSE 100 listed company and a leading UK house builder serving local communities across the UK and delivering around 10,000 homes a year. We have 29 operating businesses in England, Wales and Scotland, three house-building brands and three off-site manufacturing facilities.
We’re looking for people like you, and this could be your opportunity to start Building Your New Possible.
What is the role?
This is an exciting opportunity for an Administrator to join the Office Administration Team under the Office Manager. This role will consist of general administration tasks relating to the wider office and duties for the Commercial Department.
The purpose of this role is to provide and perform general administration support using own initiative and self-motivation where necessary.
The role will include:
- Preparation of regular reports and collection of data to support office management
- Support commercial team in processing of material and plant hire requests
- Assist in the coordination of issuing purchase form for clients finishing touches & choices.
- Order stocks of stationery and signage for our Site Offices and to re-order based on Group purchasing guidelines and to check delivery and invoicing of such items
- Collating tender packs for issue to subcontractors & suppliers
- Collate RAM documentation from subcontractors and provide to Construction Team
- Collate & merge valuation pack for bi-monthly meeting
- Assist in secretarial duties for the company, including word processing and the use of excel spreadsheets
- Maintaining an accurate list of all current team members assigned to each development.
- Manage the diary for the meeting rooms within the offices and to assist in the provision of refreshments where required
- Provide cover for the front of house team if required
- All employees have responsibility to ensure their practice adheres with both legislation and the fairness at work policy
What experience, qualifications and skills are we looking for?
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Strong experience in office administration
- Computer literate with experience of a number of different packages including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
- Ability to be well organised, self-motivated with high attention to detail
What’s in it for you?
Salary and benefits package
- Competitive Salary (DOE)
- Pension
- Bonus
When you join us, the future is yours to explore. You can realise your full potential through industry-leading training and clearly signposted career paths. Persimmon is where hard graft and team spirit means real variety, satisfaction and rewards. A place where you can be at your best, and even go beyond what you thought you were capable of. If this sounds like the place for you, apply today and start Building Your New Possible.
Persimmon are Proud Sponsors of Team GB
No Agencies please – Persimmon will not accept speculative CVs as a means of introduction
Persimmon is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
If you have any questions about the job or application process please contact us at talentacquisition@persimmonhomes.com
