Join Goodenough College as Estates Admin Support and help keep our Estates service running smoothly in beautiful buildings in central London. This full-time temporary role, for up to six months, offers a salary of £30,784 per annum and is ideal for an organised, approachable administrator who enjoys supporting members, colleagues and contractors.
Job details
Location
Mecklenburgh Square, WC1N 2AB
Hours of work
40 hours, 9am to 5pm
Contract
Temporary
Goodenough College is seeking an organised and approachable Estates Admin Support colleague to join our Estates team on a temporary basis for up to six months. This is a full-time role providing practical day-to-day administrative support and helping the department deliver a responsive service to College members, with the opportunity to work in beautiful buildings in central London.
About the role
Reporting to the Head of Estates, you will be a first point of contact for estates and maintenance enquiries. You will keep our Members informed, monitor requests, coordinate access for contractors and maintain accurate departmental records so that work progresses smoothly from initial report to completion. This role requires you to be fully working on site.
Key responsibilities
- Respond to Member enquiries by email and StarRez, providing clear progress updates.
- Review open tasks, follow up overdue work and close completed requests with accurate notes.
- Arrange room access and notify Members of planned contractor visits and works.
- Keep Estates trackers, room lists and shared files accurate and up to date.
- Provide general office support, including taking messages and ordering supplies.
About you
- Experience working in maintenance teams in Property, Building Services or student accommodation/hotels.
- A clear and courteous communicator who is comfortable working with various stakeholders.
- Well organised, able to prioritise a busy workload and follow tasks through to completion.
- Confident using Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word, with a willingness to learn new systems.
- Calm, practical and discreet when handling urgent or sensitive matters.
This is a full-time temporary appointment for up to six months, working 40 hours per week, 9am to 5pm. The salary is £30,784 per annum. 25 days annual leave pro rata, two additional days at Christmas, free College lunch.
Applicants must be able to provide evidence of right to work in the UK.
Estates Admin Support employer: Goodenough College
The Goodenough Hotel offers a vibrant and supportive work environment in the heart of Bloomsbury, London, where employees are encouraged to grow and develop their skills in the hospitality industry. With competitive salaries, performance bonuses, and a strong emphasis on teamwork and employee well-being, we provide a unique opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in hotel operations. Join us to be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and excellence in service.
