Property & Maintenance Administrator

Howdens are looking for a Property & Maintenance Administrator to join our property team in Croxley Park, Watford.
Supporting the Property Department, you will provide administrative and maintenance support to internal functions.
Role Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to the Maintenance Controller and Maintenance Department specifically and Property Department generally.
- Liaise with miscellaneous external contractors and internal managers regarding production of purchase orders for maintenance callouts.
- Deal with administration issues regarding maintenance call outs and invoices raised.
- Receiving leasehold insurance demands from landlords and other parties; maintaining database of appropriate insurance information.
- Receiving quarterly rent and service charge demands for each individual property, verification against details held on property database; raising appropriate queries if necessary, regarding identity and entitlement of parties claiming monies and establishing confirmed identity as may be required.
- Responsibility for the maintenance of landlord, managing agent, insurance details and maintenance certificates on the property database.
- Interfacing with other departments, external suppliers and consultants to ensure that the department operates with a maximum degree of efficiency.
- Support colleagues in the performance of the above and assist with any other reasonable request in order to fulfil the requirements of the business and smooth operation of the department.
We are looking for:
- General office based clerical experience.
- Experience working in a fast based moving customer-based environment.
- Demonstrable organisational skills
- A confident communicator with the ability to talk to colleagues across all levels.
- Must be able to work unsupervised and as a part of a small team.
- An aptitude for using computer-based systems with a good telephone manner.
- Attention to detail.
We can offer you:
- Competitive salary and company bonus
- Competitive Pension Plan with a maximum company contribution of 12%
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
- Staff Discount
- Exceptional Reward and Recognition events.
About us:
Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 800 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. With an ambitious and credible growth plan, we continue to build on our £2.3 billion sales made last year.
There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named as one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.
How to apply:
We are building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career, then we are keen to hear from you.
We are working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email (url removed) with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you