Longleat Estate are seeking a driven individual to join the dynamic property team as their new Property Administrator. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated, organised and passionate person to join the team at the incredible Longleat Estate. The wider estate consists of approximately 220 cottages, 14 farms, 20 commercial units, 4,500 acres of woodland, 2 reservoirs and everything in between.
The main purpose of this position is to provide support and administrative duties to the Property Department, including the Estate Manager, but the role will extend to ensuring the smooth running of all Estate departments.
About the Role:
- Act as the first port of call for all enquiries, providing a positive office, email and telephone interface to all our customers, contractors and suppliers.
- Complete a broad range of administrative tasks including comprising and preparing correspondence, photocopying, data management, filing, arranging meetings, recording minutes, preparing agendas, covering letters and generally supporting the Property Department.
- Research, prioritise and follow up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the Property Department, including those of sensitive or confidential nature.
- Assist with the preparation and completion of leases, licences associated plans and particulars for all aspects of Estate Management.
About You:
- Minimum 5 years administrative and business support experience
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
- Excellent word processing and IT skills, including Excel and demonstrate knowledge of a range of software packages including MS teams and Sharepoint
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Ability to work on your own initiative
- A problem solver
- Practically minded
Your Contract:
You will be employed on a permanent contract, working 25 hours over 5 days per week.
At Longleat we offer a day out like no other, our guests are invited to step into the Thynn family home where they will find the finest example of Elizabethan Architecture. They are also immersed into the wild side, where they can visit over 120 species of animals by car, foot, train, bus, and boat.
With a core business welcoming around 1 million guests every year, we are passionate about providing unforgettable experiences that bring family and friends together to create memories that will last a lifetime.
Why join the Longleat team?
In this unique work environment, you will be surrounded by historic landscapes and listed buildings, all whilst listening to our lions roar and wolves howl. You will even have the opportunity to visit our adorable Koalas and cheeky meerkats during your lunch break.
You will receive attractive benefits that include:
- 29 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays, rising to 31 days at 5 years’ service.
- Unlimited free entry to Longleat for our employees
- Complimentary tickets to Longleat and Cheddar Gorge and Caves, 18 per annum pro rata
- 50% off Membership for Friends and Family
- Discounts on food and beverages and retail merchandise
- Discounts on VIP Experiences and Accommodation
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employer contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance scheme
- Perks at work
- Range of flexible working schemes
