Estate Services Contract Assistant – Surrey or Leicester
Job Reference:CHS-002363Salary:27,561 per annum, rising to 28,732 after probationEmployment Type:Fixed Term
Help us make a difference in the communities we serve.
At PA Housing, were all about creating places where people are proud to live. Were looking for an organised and customer-focused Estate Contracts Assistant to help us deliver the services that keep our communities clean, safe and well maintained.
Youll work with contractors, residents and colleagues across PA Housing to help make sure our estate services run smoothly, contracts are managed effectively and our residents receive the service they expect from us.
If youre organised, enjoy working with people and take pride in getting things right, this could be a great opportunity to join our team and make a difference every day.
Please note: This is a 12-month fixed-term contract.
Whats in it for you.
In addition to the salary, we offer a number of benefits, including:
- High street discount schemes
- Health cash plans
- 26 days annual leave, increasing to 29 after three years, with the opportunity to buy more
- Flexible bank holidays take them when it suits you
- Car leasing scheme
- Hybrid working offering you the flexibility to thrive in your role. You’ll have the opportunity to blend the best of both worlds, spending approximately two to three days per week in the office once settled in the role. This is flexible and depends on meeting cycles and board activity. We also offer an optional nine-day fortnight scheme, allowing you to compress your hours if it suits the role.
What youll be doing
- Provide administrative and coordination support across a range of estate service contracts.
- Maintain accurate records, performance data and compliance information for all contracts.
- Process purchase orders, work orders, invoices and financial reconciliations.
- Support contract monitoring through reporting, trackers and performance analysis.
- Coordinate resident communications, including Section 20 consultation activities.
- Manage enquiries from residents, contractors and colleagues, ensuring timely responses.
- Organise and minute meetings, producing accurate records and action logs.
- Support customer satisfaction monitoring, identifying trends and escalating concerns where required.
What were looking for:
- Essential experience in administration, in contract management, housing, repairs, estates or service delivery environment.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Experience working with contractors, customers and internal stakeholders.
- Confidence in processing invoices, purchase orders and financial administration.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and data management systems.
- Ability to produce reports, maintain records and analyse performance information.
- A positive, proactive approach with a commitment to service excellence and continuous improvement.
- Essential experience in repair scheduling, works planning, estate contract management or a similar operational support environment
At PA Housing, we believe in respect, integrity, and accountability. Our work is about people not just properties and were always looking for ways to do better. If that sounds like your kind of place, wed love to hear from you.
AGENCIES: We know where you are if we need your support so please do not contact us.
To apply for this role please click on the apply button or for any enquiries please email recruitment@pahousing.co.uk – We reserve the right to close this job advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. Therefore, we advise you to apply promptly to ensure your application can be considered.
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