Job Description

The Role

We are currently recruiting for a Commercial Administrator to join our team based in Birmingham. This role is a 6 month fixed term contract position and the working hours are Monday to Friday 8am-4:30pm.



In this role you will support the commercial team with general administration tasks ensuring they are completed promptly and accurately. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you!

The Customer

You will be part of one of Fortem's largest Social Housing contracts, Birmingham City Council. This is an expanding 50m Repairs & Maintenance, Capital Works and Retrofit contract and the largest social housing contract in Europe. We are responsible for over 22,500 properties in the Birmingham area including low, medium and a significant number of high-rise blocks. This is a fast paced, focused and dedicated contract which we have been re-awarded 3 times and we are very proud to be able to support this exceptional client.

Duties and Responsibilities

Commercial Administrator responsibilities will include:


Input accurate and timely information, including supplier and subcontractor details Allocate costs for purchase orders and invoices, ensuring accuracy Assist with sending out inquiries and raising purchase or subcontractor orders Maintain accurate financial records and manage invoice schedules Produce clear and accurate documents and correspondence Support the team to meet deadlines and achieve business targets

What You Will Need

Commercial Administrator criteria:


Prior experience in an administrator role. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). The ability to input data and basic formulas into Excel. Strong organisational and multitasking abilities. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. A full UK driving licence.

Benefits

Commercial Administrator benefits:


Competitive salary based on experience with profit related bonus 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off (34 days total) Sick pay 26 weeks full pay maternity leave 8 weeks full pay paternity leave Annual pay reviews Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms Up to 3,000 colleague referral fee Vast directory of training on bespoke in-house Learning Management System Life Insurance Private healthcare and dental care Cycle to work scheme Retail and mobile phone provider discounts

Who We Are

Fortem are Social Housing property experts. It is our sole focus, and the only sector we have worked in since inception in 2002. We successfully deliver works across three workstreams - Repairs & Maintenance, Capital Works and Retrofit.



Our mission is to raise the bar in Social Housing and help our clients provide safe, warm and decent homes for people to live in - because Every Home Matters.



We are a Willmott Dixon Group Company. As such, we benefit from the credibility and recognition associated with a large and long-established brand - whilst as a standalone business within the Group, we maintain the flexibility to adapt our services to meet the unique challenges of the social housing marketplace.



Our success is due to our people. They are passionate, committed and care about what we deliver for our clients and partners and residents. We take pride in developing our employees and supporting them to achieve their potential. For us, a sustainable future is about ensuring we continue to develop our people for our future needs and recruiting the right talent. Our culture, built around Courage, Care and Respect, ensures that we always deliver not only the job done but, most importantly, the job done in the right way.



We are Investors in People - Gold standard, we believe in equality, diversity and respect for all and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.



Please apply with your updated CV or contact us at the Recruitment team.



Note for Recruitment Agencies: We have an agreed PSL, we do not accept speculative CV's from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable.




Job Reference: FOR04351