Job Description

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Description

Berkeley Group builds homes and neighbourhoods across London, Birmingham and the South of England. We specialise in brownfield regeneration, reviving underused land to create unique, sustainable and nature-rich places where communities thrive and people of all ages and backgrounds can enjoy a great quality of life.



Berkeley St Edward London is a key part of the Berkeley Group, and we deliver projects under both the Berkeley and St Edward brands. St Edward is a Joint Venture with M&G Investments.



Our central London projects include 9 Millbank, West End Gate and Trillium in Marylebone, Oval Village, and Parkside at Chelsea Bridge. The Outer London projects include Eden Grove in Staines and The Exchange Watford, Syon Lane in Osterley and North Street in Guildford.###

The role

The Administration Assistant role provides essential support to the Land & Planning team, ensuring smooth operations across meetings, documentation, financial processes, stakeholder engagement, and general administrative support.



Team Support & CoordinationProactively manage team diaries, schedule meetings, and coordinate internal and external appointments. Prepare meeting agendas, record minutes, and monitor action items to ensure timely follow-up and delivery.
Document & Data ManagementMaintain document control systems, ensuring compliance with company standards and Building Safety Regulations where applicable. Assist in the preparation and submission of planning applications, reports, and related documentation.
Financial & Contract AdministrationProcess invoices and raise purchase orders, support budget tracking for the department. Assist with team expense submissions.
Stakeholder LiaisonServe as a key point of contact for local authorities, consultants, and external stakeholders for meeting and event coordination. Monitor consultant appointments, ensuring insurance documentation is valid, current, and meets required levels.
General AdministrationOversee day-to-day administration for the Land & Planning team, including filing, correspondence, and stationery management. Support recruitment activities, onboarding processes, and training coordination for the team. Organise and coordinate Land & Planning team events, including project milestones and social gatherings.


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Experience required

Proven experience in providing high-level administrative support, including diary management, meeting coordination, and minute-taking. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Attention to detail, especially when handling documents, contracts, and financial data. Proactive and self-motivated, with a collaborative approach to team support. Tech-savvy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and experience with SharePoint or similar platforms. Discretion and professionalism, especially when handling confidential information.


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Why join us?

25 days annual leave, increasing with service to 33 days. Health and wellbeing benefits including Private Medical Insurance. Lifestyle benefits including access to an online discount platform. Berkeley Foundation volunteer day. Private pension plan. Group life assurance.
The standard default full-time working hours in the office are 8am-5pm with core working hours 9am-4pm.

Internal applicants:

If you're an internal applicant, please ensure you've informed your line manager of your intention to apply for this position.###

About Berkeley Group

Berkeley Group builds homes and neighbourhoods across London, Birmingham and the South of England. We revive underused land, creating welcoming, sustainable and nature-rich places where communities thrive and where people of all ages and backgrounds enjoy a great quality of life.



We specialise in long-term brownfield regeneration, focusing on challenging and complex sites that are beyond the scope of conventional homebuilders. We are highly collaborative, working with councils and communities to create a shared vision and to unlock a mix of social, environmental, economic and commercial value that benefits all of our stakeholders.

Our passion for quality and design underpins everything we do. All Berkeley homes are created with care, expertise and relentless attention to detail.

We have a diverse workforce and culture rooted in attention to detail, effective communication, a sense of fun and a huge feeling of ownership and pride. With a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, we have become synonymous with exceptional design and meticulous attention to detail.