Commercial Administrator

The Vacancy

WPS Responsive is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Commercial Administrator to join our team at the Barnsley office. This office-based role will support our social housing project, ensuring smooth administrative operations and effective communication across teams.

Key Responsibilities

– Provide administrative support to the commercial/finance team.

– Maintain accurate records and documentation related to the social housing project.

– Manage and process full Manual/PDA/variable timesheets process weekly.

– Assist in preparing reports, invoices, journals and correspondence.

– Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders.

– Monitor project timelines and ensure compliance with company procedures.

– Assist in providing accurate documentation audit requests.

– Assist in social value events and reports.

Requirements

– Previous experience in an administrative role, preferably within the housing or construction sector.

– Strong organisational and communication skills.

– Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including excel.

• Accurate attention to detail with ability to multitask whilst working effectively to deadlines.
  
  

– Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Experience in timesheet process would be beneficial but is not essential.
  
  

What We Offer

– Competitive salary.

– Supportive team environment.

– Opportunities for professional development.

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant’s criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting

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Work for Wates

Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.

We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises:

• Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
• Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
• Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in and treated with care.
  
  

We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.

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