Administrator (Development)

This team is responsible for identifying and sourcing the best locations for new developments. It’s fast moving and, in today’s climate, extremely competitive and commercial in its focus. While we need to be commercial and competitive in bidding for sought after land, we also need to be imaginative in identifying other possibilities – such as land that currently doesn’t have planning permission. It’s a complex area of our work, and one that’s under intense commercial scrutiny and pressure. It’s also the lifeblood of our business, which makes this team’s work even more vital and far-reaching.

Entrepreneurial and imaginative in your thinking, you’ll need to be a good assessor of risks, and an even better relationship builder. Reporting to the Land Manager or Development Director, you will support them in fulfilling their responsibilities, contributing to the overall success of the business through the provision of efficient and effective administrative support.

• Work closely with the Development Director/Land 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.
• Ensure effective and efficient processing of documents through Company systems, working within set time frames.
• 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/secretarial 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 individual, 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 players who are 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 housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That’s more than any other major housebuilder. 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.

Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, 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 Salary
• 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)
• Choice of Flexible Benefits
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

When you join Barratt, you get the kind of support you would expect from a business built for a modern working world. Private medical cover, 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. All colleagues are able to access a fully funded annual health assessment, helping you to proactively manage your health and wellbeing.

As well as a competitive salary, we offer many ways to make life more affordable – from access to employee loans and savings accounts, to house purchase discounts. Cycle to Work scheme, reduced hotel rate, discounts at major retailers… These make a massive difference to the quality of your lifestyle.

From death in service, paid volunteer and study leave, enhanced family friendly policies (including our Parents and Carers leave) to a share buying scheme, we have an incredible range of additional benefits.