Job Description
With lots of exciting plans in the pipeline, there’s never been a better time to join Avant Homes, let us tell you why…
Avant Homes is a housebuilder operating in Scotland, the North East of England, across Yorkshire and the East and West Midlands, with eight regional offices employing over 600 people.
We have ambitious growth plans and are looking for passionate individuals to help us achieve them. Our mission is to provide affordable yet aspirational homes to our communities, ensuring that new homes are accessible and attainable for all with a product suitable for everyone.
Avant Homes are proud to employ local people across our developments and within our regional offices, teamwork is key to everything that we do.
We are looking for people who want to be a part of something special, so why not start the foundations and build your career with us today?
Due to continued success and future business growth, we have an exciting opportunity for an Administrator to join our sales team based at our West Midlands head office in Solihull.
The Role
Are you organised, a strong communicator and have a good attention to detail?
Do you want to be a part of a friendly, driven team?
If yes, then look no further, your next career could be with us!
Joining our team as an Administrator, you will provide administrative services to the sales department in support of day-to-day activities, ensuring that work is accurately, promptly and effectively carried out.
Key duties and requirements
You will also be responsible for but not limited to;
- Assisting in the preparation of key status reports and updates on all KPIs relating to the sales function.
- Coordination and administration of marketing materials, signage and correspondence for the region including brochures, flyers, ordering and storage of marketing material, involvement in website amendments and releases and coordination of marketing reports and data analysis.
- Assist with new development set up including Fire extinguisher and PAT testing organisation developments.
- Releasing new plots for sale.
- Answering any missed sales calls that divert into the office.
- Progression of any part exchange properties.
- Raising department Purchase Orders, checking department invoices, Faster payments/Worldpay refunds and checking utility bills.
- Adhoc reports as requested by the Head of Sales.
- Working as part of the wider administration and support team helping other administrative staff as required to ensure the delivery of a fully effective administration function for the business.
Who are we looking for?
To be successful as our Administrator, you will be used to working in a fast-paced environment whilst also possessing the ability to learn and develop knowledge of the Avant Homes business.
Previous experience of working within similar role for a housebuilder or estate agency would be highly desirable.
To be considered for this role you must also possess:
- Extensive knowledge and application of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Previous experience of working within a marketing role is desirable.
- The ability to work under own initiative and manage time effectively.
- A flexible and adaptable approach to changing requirements – on busy days you may be required to stay later to assist the department.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
What will you get in return?
- Competitive salary
- Discretionary bonus
- Buy, sell and accrual holiday scheme
- Private Health care
- Company Pension
- Life Assurance
- Other Benefits including our exclusive Avant discount platform
If this sounds like you, join us and be a part of Avant’s future success!
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 44793