An exciting opportunity to join SRE – the UK’s most established and multi award-winning sustainable real estate consultancy, and work with a team of dedicated, values-driven professionals at the forefront of the fight against climate change.
SRE has been providing expert and solution-focused sustainability advice to key players in the built environment for over 20 years.
We are looking for an Office Assistant to play a key role in the day-to-day running of the business whilst working in a supportive and growing team.
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Reception – answering the phone, welcoming clients and visitors, receiving and distributing post
- Office Management – day to day running of the office (tidy kitchen and meeting rooms, water plants, ensuring printer has paper etc.)
- Hospitality – coordinating company functions such as lunches, training and client events
- Onboarding – assisting in new starter preparation
- Purchasing – ensuring adequate provision of stationary, kitchen and office supplies
- Accounts – raising sales invoices, supporting company Bookkeeper
- Office Equipment – liaising with IT support to ensure equipment is in good working order
- Administrative support – supporting the BM team with administrative tasks as required
- Events – arranging catering, accommodation, transportation etc. for events and conferences
Core Values & Culture
SRE’s core values are authenticity, dedication and kindness. Our values run through everything we do and are central to how SRE operates.
We work to build trust-based relationships, deliver excellence and challenge the status quo.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
Candidates will be expected to:
- Have a degree 2:1 or above
- Be a collaborative team player who strives for excellence in everything they do
- Be confident working in a growth-mindset and fast-paced environment
- Have can-do attitude, strong communication skills and good attention to detail
- Have strong IT skills, including the use of MS Office Outlook, Excel and Word.
The job will be full-time and will be based in Guildford, Surrey, 30 mins from London. Working hours are 8am – 5pm Monday – Friday. Salary will be dependent on experience and ability, within the range of £25-30k pa. There may be an opportunity to extend the position.
Why work for SRE?
- Genuine commitment to sustainability with 20 years proven track record
- Trust-based relationships, collaborative working and a coaching style of management
- Strong company culture where team aligned with shared purpose
- Competitive salaries with team and individual bonuses
- Generous pension contributions, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, sabbaticals and cycle-to-work scheme
- Structured orientation, training and development and life enrichment programmes
- Based in the beautiful Cathedral City of Guildford in Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within a three-minute walk to Stoke Park.
How to Apply
If you have the relevant personal qualities, experience and qualifications please apply via email quoting ‘SRE104’ as the email subject. Please attach your CV and a Covering Letter (max 1 page A4) explaining why you are suitable for the position and send to [email protected]
The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 14th August 2026.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 25th August 2026.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Accounting: 2 years (preferred)
- bookkeeping: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
