Job Description
Property Services Senior Administrator
Application Deadline: 17 June 2026
Department: Property Services and Facilities
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: East Sussex - Lewes
Reporting To: Manager Property Services
Compensation: £26,587 / year
Property Services Senior Administrator
Location Lewes
Salary £26,587 per year
Hours 37 hours per week
What you’ll be doing:
- We are looking for a Senior Property Services Administrator to support and oversee the day-to-day administration of our busy Property Services team, acting as a subject matter expert across Southdown’s property repairs, maintenance and compliance functions.
- You will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of contractor invoices, client recharges, monthly accruals and year-end financial reconciliations.
- The role includes monitoring contractor performance against agreed KPIs and coordinating the administration of Southdown’s property compliance programmes.
- You will provide day-to-day supervision and support to two job-sharing Property Services Administrators, helping to ensure a high-quality and efficient service is delivered.
- As a designated credit card holder, you will manage authorised purchases in line with organisational policies and procedures.
Perks and benefits:
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Health cost cash-back scheme: access to our health insurance scheme which covers dental, optical, physical therapies and other medical treatments with the option to add greater levels of cover.
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Interest-free loans: assistance with larger costs that arise such as tenancy deposits, season travel tickets or buying a car.
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Access to the Easit Network: discounts and incentives on train, bus and car journeys such as 15% off eligible daily and season rail tickets.
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Blue Light card: access to discount services for the social care sector with savings across thousands of online shops, restaurants, and high-street vendors.
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Free advice and counselling service: confidential emotional support and practical guidance from our independent telephone service.
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25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays (or paid time in lieu for any bank holidays worked)
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
What you’ll need for the role
- Good understanding of common property repairs and defects.
- Experience working within the housing, property or maintenance sector.
- Excellent attention to detail, with strong administrative and organisational skills.
- Experience providing high-quality customer service to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships.
- Able to work independently, manage competing priorities and support a busy team environment.
Training:
Our award-winning in-house training team will help you to gain valuable qualifications, continually develop your skills and build a great career with the largest provider of housing, care and support in Sussex.
How to apply:
Please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button and fill out our simple one-page application form.
Please note, if we receive a large number of applications then this position may close before the advertised application closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
