We are looking for a bright, keen and motivated individual who has a passion for property and new homes development ready to make their mark in a growing team. You will assist the team by being highly organised, pro-active, creative and analytical in your work and you will have some experience of working in a development team and an understanding of the residential new homes market. You will be able to draw upon your varied skills of MS Office and your advanced use of excel and data/cost management systems. The post holder will be expected to understand purchase ordering and payment processing to suppliers, together with issuing of appointments and instructions for commissioning works/services.
The ideal candidate will be disciplined and well organised able to follow processes and procedures and diligent in record keeping for all new development sites, whilst yet being able to draw upon their creative skills to assist with submission of land bids and compile a bid library for reference. We are seeking a candidate with a positive attitude and work ethic, who is flexible, assertive and a quick learner. You will be part of a strong team and your contribution will be key to the team's success playing your part by always looking to improve service/processes and outputs.
Our ideal candidate will have/be:
1. Experience of working in a Development Company or Residential New Homes
2. Excellent IT and Excel Skills
3. Highly organised and proactive
4. With a Planning and Development related qualification
About us: We are a values-led, ambitious organisation. We’re Best Companies 1 STAR accredited organisation in recognition of our high employee engagement and offer a welcoming and friendly environment. We employ around people with an annual turnover in excess of £m and manage in the region of 16, properties across the South-East of England, mainly in the Buckinghamshire area and surrounding counties.
We offer a very generous package including the following:
5. Holidays – 25 days to start (this rises with service to a maximum of 30 days) plus 3 paid days between Xmas and new year when we close plus the opportunity to buy up to another 5 days. (pro rata for part time)
6. Pension scheme: employee minimum contribution of 3% and Paradigm will contribute 7.5% or 9.5% depending on the employee’s contribution rate.
7. Car Leasing scheme (subject to conditions)
8. Annual Bonus potential
9. Professional Sponsorship Scheme (subject to conditions) and professional subscriptions paid.
10. Family Friendly policies incl generous Paternity, Maternity, Shared parental and adoption leave, sabbaticals and more.
11. Health Cash Plan – worth over £1, p/a includes Dental, Optical, Prescriptions and Flu jabs, Physiotherapy, Chiropractic therapy, Reflexology, Sports massage and more.
12. Up to 3 paid ‘Giving Back (Volunteer) days per year.
13. Modern collaborative offices, with free parking and free charging points for electric vehicles
14. Employee rewards platform
15. Opportunities for career advancement – if that’s what you want and fine if you don’t
16. Social events, such as Quiz nights, Xmas Party, Summer BBQ