We are looking for an Assistant to join the Real Estate Team based in the Bathgate Regional Office to support the Real Estate Director in running the assigned department efficiently and accurately; and achieving compliance with all internal and external guidelines and regulations, whilst contributing to a co-operative working environment.
In fulfilling their duties, the Real Estate Assistant has to utilise their initiative and competence and work according to the principles of the Aldi Management System.
If you're a hardworking individual that's ready to kick-start your career with an award-winning employer, apply to join #TeamAldi today!
Your New Role
- Liaises with internal and external auditors and external bodies when required
- Works alongside Real Estate colleagues and supports Real Estate Director on all aspects
- Checks and prepares works orders / tender forms / award letters / board packs for authorisation
- Complete end to end process at all financial milestones in the area of responsibility
- Participates in working groups as required to establish best practice and business consistency
About You
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders
- Maintains accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks, ensuring high-quality outcomes
- Continually seeks to understand and improve operational processes
- Maintains a positive attitude and a proactive approach, even under pressure
- Effectively manages time and prioritises tasks to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Takes personal responsibility for resolving queries and issues
- Proven ability to work on own initiative and with a wider team
- Microsoft office skills (particularly excel, Word and Outlook)
- Experience in invoice control
- Personal Assistant / Diary management experience
Desirable:
- Construction or Real Estate experience
- Construction, accounting or financial qualification
- SAP / Ariba knowledge
What You'll get in Return
- Starting salary £32,345 rising to £40,860
- Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm, with the opportunity of 2 days a week remote working
- 5 weeks' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- In office flexi-time
- Full training provided
- Pension scheme
- Private employee medical insurance after 4 years
- Company sick pay scheme
- Company maternity and adoption pay after 1 year and paternity leave pay after 2 years
- Long service rewards
- Access to MyBenefits, where you can find a wide range of benefits, including our bike to work scheme, shopping and cinema discounts, health cash plan, a FREE will, travel and discounted gym memberships, as well as a host of benefits to support your financial and wellbeing needs
- Access to a free,24/7, confidential virtual GP service for all Aldi Colleagues and their children (under the age of 16)
- Please be advised candidates are required to live within 90 minutes of the main office location for this role
Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment in which collaboration, respect and fairness are essential. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all of our colleagues and prospective colleagues fairly and with respect.
If you're looking for a career that gives you more, apply today!