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Administration Assistant
Form Properties Limited —Alnwick
- £15 - £17 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
- Flexible schedule
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Administration Assistant

Form Properties Limited
Alnwick

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Job details

Part-time
£15 - £17 an hour
1 day ago

Benefits

Free parking
Casual dress
Company pension
Flexible schedule
On-site parking

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Driving Licence
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Social media management
Microsoft Office
Administrative experience
Project management
Accounting
QuickBooks
Organisational skills
Document management systems
Bookkeeping
Channel management
Communication skills

Full job description

Role Overview

The Administrative Assistant will provide broad administrative support across the business, with particular responsibility for supplier invoice processing, project administration support for the development team, document and report preparation, management of company social media channels, customer care administration, and general office and filing systems. This is a varied, hands-on role suited to someone who is highly organised, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and confident communicating with suppliers, contractors, customers, and colleagues at all levels. The role is based within our Alnwick office.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Invoice Management & Processing

Receive, check, and process supplier and subcontractor invoices, matching to purchase orders and delivery/completion records
Code invoices correctly against projects and cost codes for accurate job costing
Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to resolve queries, discrepancies, and missing documentation
Support timely processing of payments in line with agreed payment terms
Maintain accurate, up-to-date invoice and supplier records
Assist with reconciliation of supplier statements

Development Team & Project Administration Support

Provide administrative support across live development projects (planning, construction, and land promotion workstreams)
Maintain project files, trackers, and document registers, ensuring version control and accurate record-keeping
Assist with collating and circulating information for consultant teams (architects, planners, engineers, agents, and solicitors)
Support diary management, meeting scheduling, and minute-taking for project meetings
Help track key project dates, deadlines, and outstanding actions
Assist with the preparation and submission of documentation for planning applications and other statutory processes

Document & Report Preparation

Prepare, format, and proofread professional documents, letters, and reports to a high standard
Assist with the preparation of buyer-facing sales materials, specifications, and marketing documents
Format and maintain templates for company correspondence, reports, and presentations
Support the preparation of Operation & Maintenance manuals and other technical documentation

Social Media & Marketing Support

Manage and maintain the company's social media channels, scheduling and posting content
Assist in creating engaging content (photos, updates, project milestones) to promote developments and the wider business
Monitor engagement and respond to enquiries or comments in a professional and timely manner
Support wider marketing activity, including website updates and property listing materials

Customer Care Management

Prepare and collate buyer handover packs
Support the construction team to manage the customer care process from handover through to resolution of post-completion queries and defects
Log, track, and prioritise customer care requests, ensuring nothing is missed and response times are met
Liaise with the construction team and subcontractors to arrange remedial works and follow up to confirm completion
Keep customers updated on the progress of their queries, maintaining a positive and reassuring line of communication
Maintain accurate customer care records and logs for each plot/unit, including warranty-related correspondence
Help identify recurring issues and feed observations back to the development and construction teams

Filing & Document Management

Establish and maintain clear, well-organised digital and physical filing systems
Ensure documents are stored, named, and version-controlled consistently across the business
Manage confidential and sensitive documentation appropriately and securely
Support document retrieval requests from colleagues and external parties

General Administration

Provide day-to-day administrative and reception-type support to the office (post, deliveries, stationery, supplies)
Answer and direct telephone calls and email enquiries professionally
Assist directors and senior staff with ad hoc administrative tasks
Help maintain office systems, equipment, and general upkeep of the working environment

Candidate Requirements

Essential

Proven experience in an administrative, office support, or bookkeeping-adjacent role
Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general IT literacy
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, prioritising effectively
A proactive, can-do attitude and willingness to get involved across different areas of the business
Discretion when handling confidential or sensitive information
A full UK driving licence (occasional travel to sites/offices may be required)

Desirable

Experience processing supplier invoices or working with accounting/bookkeeping software (e.g. QuickBooks)
Experience in a property, construction, or development environment
Experience managing social media channels for a business (e.g. Instagram, LinkedIn)
Familiarity with the UK planning process or construction project documentation
Experience using project management or document control systems

What We Offer

The opportunity to be part of a small, growing, and ambitious Northumberland-based property development business
Varied and interesting work across live residential and land promotion projects
Supportive working environment with scope to develop and take on additional responsibility
Competitive salary and benefits, dependent on experience
Flexible hours on a part time basis
12 days holidays per year (20 days pro rata for 3 days/24 hours per week working time)

Pay: £15.00-£17.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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