Property Administrator
Truro, Cornwall
About Us
The Tregothnan Estate is a private family home with a world-renowned botanical garden and woodland. The Estate has a team of maintenance, gardening, forestry, and joinery employees that maintain the core estate and manage the beautiful surroundings, which are located on the edge of the River Fal. The Estate is also a landlord with a substantial portfolio of residential, commercial, and agricultural properties, as well as an in-hand farming business.
The Estate is diverse in its activities and the job roles it provides. Our teams enjoy a great community spirit, and the surroundings are inspiring, making the work always interesting. Working at Tregothnan means being part of Cornwall's rich heritage and its modern future.
We are now looking for a Property Administrator to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.
The Benefits
- Salary from £28,000 per annum, depending on experience
- 21 days' holiday plus bank holidays
- Health care cash-back plan
- Discount scheme with high street and online retailers
- Salary sacrifice homeware, tech, and cycle-to-work schemes
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and experienced administrator with great customer service skills to join our close-knit Land and Property team.
In this varied and fast-paced role, you'll support the management of our extensive property portfolio, gaining valuable experience in property administration while working in the heart of Cornwall's beautiful countryside.
So, if you're passionate about delivering excellent service and are looking for a role where no two days are the same, this is your chance to make a real difference.
The Role
As a Property Administrator, you will provide essential administrative support to the Land and Property Team.
Assisting in the smooth running of the office and managing property-related tasks, you will liaise with tenants, contractors, and colleagues.
You will manage diaries, respond to enquiries, and co-ordinate repairs and maintenance work for our property portfolio.
Additionally, you will:
- Maintain the property database and handle rent generation
- Manage rental debtors and support the collection of rent
- Prepare legal documents, tenancy agreements, and property particulars
- Ensure paperwork is filed accurately and kept up to date
- Co-ordinate contractors for repairs and ensure insurance renewals are up to date
- Assist in the preparation of tender packs and property particulars for our website
About You
To be considered as a Property Administrator, you will need:
- Extensive administrative and customer service experience
- Experience in a fast-paced environment, preferably in legal secretary or property management roles
- Strong IT skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
- A flexible and positive attitude with a keen eye for detail
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- At least five GCSEs, including Level 4 Maths and English (or equivalent)
- A full, valid driving licence and your own transport, as the location is rural with no access to public transport
The closing date for this role is 7th October 2024.
Other organisations may call this role Administrator, Administrative Assistant, Office Assistant, Property Assistant, Estate Assistant, Property Management Administrator, Estate Administrator, or Administrative Assistant - Property Services.
Webrecruit and The Tregothnan Estate are equal opportunities employers, value diversity, and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
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