Administration Assistant - Utilities (Full-time)

We are seeking the ideal candidate to join our administration team. CODE is a stable, secure company in growth that cares about its customers as much as its team. A private student accommodation provider, developing, building & managing blocks of self-contained studios in Leicester and Coventry, with plans for other cities across the UK.

Are you passionate about admin? Love working in a friendly, supportive team tackling a range of tasks? This is a key role in our business, providing administrative support within the utilities team.

Is this role right for you?

  • Have superb attention to detail.
  • Be reliable.
  • Enjoy a fast-paced environment
  • Be adaptable
  • Be a team player
  • Have experience with Microsoft Excel & Word.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Previous experience within an office environment.
  • Prior knowledge of the utilities sector is preferred, but not essential.
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

You must be fully eligible to work in the UK, able to work full-time and be office-based.

View the full job description via this link:

What's in it for you?

  • 33 days holiday (25 days annual leave + bank holidays), increasing with service
  • Enhanced Health & Wellbeing EAP
  • All overtime paid
  • Free on-site gym
  • Free parking
  • Complimentary refreshments
  • Christmas parties and company events throughout the year
  • Full induction and training, with regular one-to-ones
  • Ongoing coaching, development, and genuine promotion-from-within
  • Supportive, close-knit team with a long-term career path

Hours:

  • Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm
  • Please note that due to our busy turnaround period, we are unable to grant holiday requests during August and September.

Interested...here are the next steps...

  • Apply via Indeed, including a cover letter detailing what attracts you to this position and your CV, referencing UA-1026.
  • We may ask more questions depending on your CV and cover letter.
  • There will be a short phone interview, followed by a face-to-face interview and a practical session.

We receive an exceptionally high volume of interest in our positions as one of the leading award-winning student providers in Leicester and Coventry. Please bear with us as we process your application. Please don't hesitate to reach out, and we will be happy to help at any stage of the process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £27,040.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Gym membership
  • On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Leicester LE3 0GH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

  • Please briefly describe your admin experience

Experience:

  • Administrative: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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