Job Description

Annual salary: up to 28,311.38
Coordinator
Darlington
Up to 26,646 per annum
Full time, 3-month fixed term contract, 42.5hrs per week, Monday to Friday
Mears provides temporary accommodation to asylum seekers whilst their claim is being assessed in three regions: Northeast, Yorkshire and Humber, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. At the end of May 2021 Mears had over 19000 service users across the three regions. Mears work in partnership with central and local Government, registered providers, tenants, landlords and investors to find solutions to homelessness, provide more social and affordable housing and create specialist housing for people with care needs.
About the Role:
We are looking at hiring a Coordinator to join our Fire Risk Assessor team in Darlington. The role will be responsible for providing administrative support to the front line teams, processing and inputting information and supporting front line staff to provide an exceptional service.
The main duties of this position include:Coordinating fire risk assessment appointments between subcontractors and colleagues in housing management, Assist managing the diary for FRA sub-contractors and programme General admin duties Assist managing the diary for FRA sub-contractors and programme Managing the enquire email mailbox from subcontractors and landlords Pacing orders for FRA surveys Point of contact for any access issues that subcontracts have Collating and updating data on excel spreadsheets Expected to update MCM after training is provided

Role Criteria:Previous office administration or business support experience Familiar with Microsoft packages Excellent communication Team player and ability to work alone Social housing experience would be preferable
All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.
As part of the recruitment process for this role, we will carry out a DBS & BPSS check, as well as Security Clearance. For these checks to be completed, we will require from you the relevant identification, including Proof of Address, References, a valid passport and proof that you have lived in the UK for the last 5 years.
Benefits we can offer you25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work! Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment. Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more Family friendly policies Proven track record of career progression Access to EAP Counselling sessions

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:
Beth Dunford (beth.dunford@mearsgroup.co.uk)
If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.
At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.
We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.
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