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Board Executive Assistant - London

Introduction

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

As part of the global entity Saab AB, Saab UK combines the innovative spirit of a start-up with the resources and expertise of a larger corporation. Globally, Saab employs over 24,000 people, with operations on every continent. Our partnerships with UK customers and industry mean we are able to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges, anticipating the threats of tomorrow. We invest 23% of our annual revenue into research and development, collaborating with a range of partners including industry and academia.

Saab is a company that offers our employees plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing a workplace where individuals can thrive professionally, paving the way for future progression. We also recognise the need for a healthy work-life balance to ensure our staff have the chance to live a fulfilling life beyond the workplace.

The Role:

This role will be reporting to the Chief Operating Officer.

We are looking for a Board Executive Assistant to play a key role in supporting our leadership team, ensuring the smooth running of key operations and day-to-day priorities running smoothly from our Head office in the heart of London.

You will be responsible for providing high level administrative and organisation support to the functional leads within the Senior Leadership Team to ensure smooth and efficient office operations and effective communications within the wider Saab organisation.

This will include a range of day-to-day tasks from managing calendars and travel arrangements to preparing reports and co-ordinating meetings, ensuring compliance with company policies. The position will also deputise for our London Office Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Schedule and organise meetings, diaries, appointments, and travel arrangements, assist with expense claims.
• Prepare and process documents, reports, and presentations.
• Maintain and update office files and records.
• Handle general inquiries and provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage daily administrative tasks including responding to emails and handling incoming post.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to company policies.
• Monitor and manage security access control systems, ensuring only authorized personnel can access restricted areas.
• Order and maintain office supplies and equipment.
• Assist with event coordination and office-wide initiatives.
• Cover for reception and related duties when office co-ordinator is out of the office.
• May include occasional out of office hours work.
• Other reasonable duties, to help develop your experience and cover unplanned requirements

Requirements:

• We prioritise a can-do attitude and positive nature and are also looking for:
• Experience working within a regulated industry (e.g. Oil and Gas, Phama, Defence, Marine, Aviation etc)
• Proven experience as a PA/Admin Assistant.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify potential security threats.

 Executive Assistant to Managing Director (1 Braham Street, London, United Kingdom)

Location: London

Why BT

BT has a key role in British society, fostering change and leading technology innovation. From delivering the Olympics, to supporting the emergency services, to investing more into research than any other UK technology company, we take pride in everything we do - and in the people who work here.

 
We're now a global company operating at the forefront of the information age, employing 90,000 people in 180 countries. And we're on a mission. Guided by our core values of Personal, Simple and Brilliant our goal is to help customers, communities and businesses overcome barriers and release their potential.

So, if you're interested in the power of potential, why not join us today and release yours? 

Why this job matters

The Executive Assistant to the Wholesale Managing Director (MD) plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation and strategic alignment of the Wholesale division. By providing high-level executive support, managing office administration and optimising the MD’s time, the Executive Assistant enables the MD to focus on key business priorities. 

Building trusted relationships and adapting to new ways of working, the Executive Assistant simplifies processes and communication, consistently achieving results.

What you’ll be doing

• Coordinating and aligning the Managing Director’s diary to prioritise requests appropriately, integrating their personal commitments, and managing travel itineraries effectively.   
• Managing email workflow to improve the Managing Director’s workstack, actioning emails promptly and tracking open actions to completion.
• Ensuring all necessary papers, briefings and presentations are prepared prior to meetings and shared accordingly. 
• Managing stakeholders to build positive relationships across the business, leveraging your network to make efficient improvements.  
• Independently make decisions, delegating where required, to deliver on tasks. 

The skills you’ll need

Diary Management

Email Management

Decision Making

Stakeholder Management

Communication

What We Would Like to See On Your CV

• Experience in supporting senior executives in a dynamic business environment. 
• Expertise in managing complex diaries and travel itineraries in an efficient manner. 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and activities at once, consistently delivering work to a high standard. 
• Strong track record of handling sensitive strategic, commercial and personnel matters with utmost trust and integrity.
• Effective negotiation to manage stakeholders expectations and prioritisation. 

Benefits Include

• 10% on target annual bonus 
• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• X4 Salary Life Assurance
• Huge range of flexible benefits including Cycle to Work, Healthcare, Season Ticket Loan, Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
• From January 2025, equal family leave:  receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It’s for all parents, no matter how your family is made up.
• Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.
• 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
• 2 weeks paid carer’s leave 
• World-class training and development opportunities
• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes
• Discounted broadband, mobile and TV package
• Access to 100’s of retail discounts including the BT shop

Flexible Working

BT have moved to a hybrid working model - you can work from home 2 days per week. This means you’ll be at your contractual location 3 days a week.
Part-time and job-share also considered. 

About Us

With over 175 years of heritage, BT is now the flagship business brand of BT Group. We’ve brought together our best people and capabilities into a B2B powerhouse serving 1.2 million business customers internationally.

We’re a global leader for secure connectivity and collaboration platforms for businesses of all shapes and sizes, from big household names and government departments, right through to sole traders and new start-ups. But it’s not just the technology that matters, it’s what it can do to help them build stronger, smarter, more secure businesses.

We value diversity and inclusion and believe in making a positive impact. We connect for good by championing digital inclusion and equipping people, businesses, and communities with digital skills to thrive.

As a member of our team, you will be part of an organisation that celebrates difference, fosters innovation and provides you with opportunities to be your best. With millions of businesses relying on us daily, joining BT means you can be part of a diverse and multi-skilled team that makes a significant impact to society.

A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.

We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.

DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?

Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.

Administrative and HR Officer - Albemarle Primary School - SW19 6JP Job Introduction

Fixed-term contract, Full time
39 weeks per year plus 2 week
36 hours per week
Required start date: September 2025

Are you organised with excellent interpersonal skills? We are looking for someone special who can join our office team and be part of our warm and nurturing school. You will be a part of a team that makes a difference to the education and life chances of children.

Albemarle is a happy and successful primary school  based in Southfields with on-site parking. 

You will work alongside an experienced admin team to ensure the smooth running of the school support services and therefore you will have excellent interpersonal skills.  Prior experience in a school  setting would be ideal.

We are looking for someone who:

• Will contribute to the smooth running of day-to-day school support services
• Is proactive, detail-oriented, adaptable, highly-organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Has the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Has an understanding of financial and HR processes
• Has an enthusiasm for working in an educational environment
• Has excellent communication skills

  We can offer you  

• The opportunity to develop the role 
• A warm, supportive and positive learning working environment
• Staff who are committed to their own professional development and to improving outcomes for the students at Albemarle Nursery & Primary School
• An engaged, supporting and effective governing body

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below .

Completed application should be returned to the school either by email   or post.  

Closing date: 9am Tuesday August 26th 2025
Interviews will be held during the week of 25th August 2025

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young
people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Albemarle Primary School  
Princes Way
London SW19 6JP
Tel: 020 8788 3170   
Email:  
Head Teacher: Emilie Haston (1.9.25)

0£28,878 - £30,145 per annum (Scale point: scale 4 pay points 7-10)

Administrative Assistant (Development Support) - Kempston Salary: Starting at *GBP*11, 975 per annum rising to *GBP*12,774 per annumBasis: Part timePackage: 16 hours per week, Flexitime scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), Holiday allowance of 25 days (pro rata) plus public holidays on joining.Contractual Hours: 16Region: CentralJob Category: Administration Job Description:

Hours: 16 per week – flexible working pattern to suit candidate, ideally to include hours worked on Mondays and Fridays

12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced administrator to work as part of the Learning and Development Team.

About the role

In this role, you will be developing and maintaining departmental systems and records related to Service personnel. You will also provide administrative support to all members of the Learning and Development Team.

Additionally, you will be required to produce data and audit reports on key departmental performance indicators, and support the promotion and examination processes for operational personnel.

You will play a key role in the day-to-day operations of the department. This includes forward planning and scheduling, addressing issues as they arise through face-to-face, telephone, or email communication, ensuring the availability and distribution of necessary resources, and maintaining accurate records at all times.

About you

You will be confident managing competing priorities in a busy environment, handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

You will have:

• English Language and Mathematics GCSEs at Grade 4 or above or equivalent
• In-depth experience of administrative work including the maintenance of electronic and paper records.
• Some experience of direct liaison with a wide range of customers, identifying customer requirements and dealing with customers confidently.
• In-depth experience of using a Windows based IT system and Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Some experience in obtaining and collating data to produce accurate reports on key performance indicators to inform various levels of management.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to use own initiative, prioritising workload to meet deadlines and the ability to manage a number of tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with confidence to deal with individuals over the telephone and by e-mail.

This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2023. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act.

The appointment will be made subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance at the level required for the role.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safer recruitment, and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Our Support Centre is in Hemel Hempstead Herts we operate a hybrid working model and have 700 amazing team members across our support centre.

1 Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Herts HP2 4YL GBR

Job Details

Finance Manager –Reporting
Hemel Hempstead (Hybrid – 3 Days in office)
Annual salary + bonus and benefits


Your Opportunity
Are you a finance professional looking to advance in your career? As one of our skilled Finance Managers, you'll be involved in shaping the financial success of Haven. Reporting to the Head of Accounting & Reporting, you’ll take full ownership of the P&L and Balance Sheet, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance. This is a great opportunity to join a vibrant finance team where you’ll have the chance to mentor and contribute to business impact.

What you’ll be doing
- Preparing timely and accurate management accounts for key business areas
- Analysing and explaining financial variances against budgeted and forecasted figures
- Overseeing the production of balance sheet reconciliations
- Managing and mentoring three direct reports, promoting a culture of growth and excellence
- Working closely with auditors to ensure compliance with financial regulations
- Partnering with finance, operations, procurement, and legal teams to support business objectives
- Communicating complex financial insights to senior stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner
- Implementing and monitoring internal controls to maintain financial integrity
- Overseeing Continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes
- Supporting the delivery of EBITDA targets and overall financial strategy

What we’d like you to bring
- Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with experience in a similar role
- Solid understanding of financial statements, forecasting, and strategic planning
- Experience in budget preparation, cost control, and variance analysis
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments and collaborate with key stakeholders
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial data
- Attentive approach to identifying risks and opportunities
- Effective leadership skills, with experience supporting and developing a team
- Ability to assess financial performance and provide insights into seasonal trends
- Knowledge of internal control procedures and compliance standards
- Experience within the hospitality sector or a similar environment is beneficial


Ready to get involved? Apply today and be part of a team that promotes financial excellence at Haven!


What’s In It For You?
- Holiday allowance that rises with service, plus a ‘Holiday Buy Scheme’
- Annual bonus
- 20% discount on both Haven and Warner Hotels holiday for you, family and friends
- Comprehensive wellbeing support
- Access to the Bourne Leisure corporate box at the O2 Arena ,London
- Exclusive discounts with corporate partners
- Exciting career pathways, including Learning and Development opportunities such as Apprenticeships and Degrees
- Enhanced family friendly policies and pay (eligibility criteria applied)


Who are we?
We’re part of an award-winning Bourne Leisure family, which includes Haven & Warner Hotels. We have 9,000 fantastic team members and 38 beautiful seaside locations and our HQ based in Hemel Hempstead.


What’s it like to work with us?
Working with us is ultimately defined by our exceptional people and teams. At Haven, we take pride in our Breath of Fresh Air culture, which focuses on valuing and supporting every team member. We prioritise openness and transparency in our interactions allowing our team members to be their authentic selves.
We operate a hybrid working model, meaning 50% of your working week will be spent at the office, occasionally on Park, or at external events.


What can you expect during the recruitment process?
The interview process will be up to 3 stages and may contain a presentation or skills test, depending on the role. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to help you perform at your best during this process, please let us know.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments or flexibility that you may require, including whether a role can be part-time or a job-share.
We genuinely care about every candidate's experience during the recruitment process and are here to provide support where we can. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments while applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at

Our Support Centre is in Hemel Hempstead Herts we operate a hybrid working model and have 700 amazing team members across our support centre.

1 Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Herts HP2 4YL GBR

Job Details

Income Assistant
Hemel Hempstead (Hybrid – 3 Days per week in office)
Competitive Salary + bonus and benefits
Full-Time - Permanent 

About the Role
Are you detail-driven with a knack for numbers and a passion for getting things right first time? Join us as an Income Assistant and become a vital part of our fast-paced finance team. Based in Hemel Hempstead with the flexibility to work from home up to 50% of the time, you’ll help ensure our financial transactions are accurate, compliant, and on time – supporting smooth operations across our much-loved holiday parks. Whether it's reconciling bank statements or resolving queries with teams on site, your precision and problem-solving skills will help keep everything ticking along behind the scenes.

In this role, you’ll:
Process invoices and manage rebates and sundry payments
Handle customer queries and ensure accurate posting of financial transactions
Conduct daily bank reconciliations across multiple accounts
Manage refunds, chargebacks, and journal entries using ERPx and Seaware systems
Reconcile daily takings and investigate discrepancies
Support the Income Team in reducing outstanding debt
Communicate effectively with internal teams and customers
Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes
Help streamline and improve processes where possible
Contribute to a collaborative and supportive team culture

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:
A strong understanding of accounts receivable and basic accounting principles
Experience with bank reconciliations and financial systems
Proficient Excel skills, including pivot tables and v-lookups
A proactive, problem-solving mindset with great attention to detail
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines
A positive attitude and eagerness to contribute to team success
High accuracy and organisational skills
Familiarity with multi-site or high-volume environments (desirable)
An accountancy qualification such as AAT (desirable but not essential)

What’s In It For You?
- Holiday allowance that rises with service, plus a ‘Holiday Buy Scheme’
- Annual bonus
- 20% discount on both Haven and Warner Hotels holiday for you, family and friends
- Comprehensive wellbeing support
- Access to the Bourne Leisure corporate box at the O2 Arena ,London
- Exclusive discounts with corporate partners
- Exciting career pathways, including Learning and Development opportunities such as Apprenticeships and Degrees
- Enhanced family friendly policies and pay (eligibility criteria applied)

Who are we?
We’re part of an award-winning Bourne Leisure family, which includes Haven & Warner Hotels. We have 9,000 fantastic team members and 39 beautiful seaside locations and our HQ based in Hemel Hempstead.

What’s it like to work with us?
Working with us is ultimately defined by our exceptional people and teams. At Haven, we take pride in our Breath of Fresh Air culture, which focuses on valuing and supporting every team member. We prioritise openness and transparency in our interactions allowing our team members to be their authentic selves.
We operate a hybrid working model, meaning 50% of your working week will be spent at the office, occasionally on Park, or at external events.

What can you expect during the recruitment process?
The interview process will be up to 3 stages and may contain a presentation or skills test, depending on the role. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to help you perform at your best during this process, please let us know.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments or flexibility that you may require, including whether a role can be part-time or a job-share.
We genuinely care about every candidate's experience during the recruitment process and are here to provide support where we can. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments while applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at

Our Support Centre is in Hemel Hempstead Herts we operate a hybrid working model and have 700 amazing team members across our support centre.

1 Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Herts HP2 4YL GBR

Job Details Procurement Manager (12 monthmaternity contract)
Hemel Hempstead (Hybrid – 3 days aweek in office)
Annual salary + bonus and benefits

We’re looking for an experiencedprocurement professional keen to make an impact. At Haven, we’re looking forsomeone to drive sourcing and procurement activity across non-category-managedareas. You’ll work closely with teams across the business to deliver greatvalue, reduce compliance risk, and enhance both guest and team experiences.Your work will directly support our EBITDA goals while ensuring safety,service, and innovation remain top priorities. You’ll also help implement andmanage key supplier contracts, always with a focus on continuous improvement.If you're excited to shape the future of holidays in the UK, we’d love to hearfrom you. Please note this is a 12 month maternity cover contract.

Your Opportunity:
To learn, develop and become an expertin a key area of the business by:
- Building and nurturing strong day-to-day relationships with key suppliers, working closely with the Head of Procurement.
- Spotting and driving opportunities to simplify how we work, reduce costs, and improve value—making things better for our guests and our teams.
- Playing an active role in shaping our procurement strategy as a valued member of the team.
- Partnering with stakeholders across the business to review spend and contracts, always keeping our brand and guest experience front and centre.
- Leading the way on sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier partnerships—helping deliver great value and support our goals on savings and efficiency.

What we’d like you to bring:
- Significant experience in procurement within a leisure or hospitality setting, with broad category experience
- Comfort when juggling multiple projects, with strong commercial and analytical skills, attention to detail, and a clear focus on guest and team impact.
- Problem-solving and strategic thinking skills - acts decisively, and brings fresh insight and recommendations to support smart decision-making.
- The ability to collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders always supporting stakeholders to make the most of their budgets and drive great results.

What’s In It For You?
- 25 days holiday, plus a ‘Holiday BuyScheme’
- Annual bonus
- Generous discounts on both Haven andWarner Hotels holiday for you, family and friends
- Comprehensive wellbeing support
- Access to the Bourne Leisure corporatebox at the O2 Arena ,London
- Exclusive discounts with a number ofcorporate partners
- Exciting career pathways, includingLearning and Development opportunities such as Apprenticeships and Degrees
- Enhanced family friendly policies andpay (eligibility criteria applied)

Who are we?
We’re part of an award-winning BourneLeisure family, which includes Haven   Warner Hotels. We have 9,000 fantastic team members and 39 beautifulseaside locations and our HQ based in Hemel Hempstead.


What’s it like to work with us?
Working with us is ultimately defined byour exceptional people and teams. At Haven, we take pride in our Breath ofFresh Air culture, which focuses on valuing and supporting every team member.We prioritise openness and transparency in our interactions allowing our teammembers to be their authentic selves.
We operate a hybrid working model,meaning 50% of your working week will be spent at the office, occasionally onPark, or at external events.

What can you expect during therecruitment process?
The interview process will be up to 3stages and may contain a presentation or skills test, depending on the role. Ifyou require any support or reasonable adjustments to help you perform at yourbest during this process, please let us know.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are atthe heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values isunwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications fromall backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss anyreasonable adjustments or flexibility that you may require, including whether arole can be part-time or a job-share.
We genuinely care about everycandidate's experience during the recruitment process and are here to providesupport where we can. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustmentswhile applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at

Job Title: Administrative OfficerJob Reference: REQ250665Date Posted: Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMTApplication Closing Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMTLocation: LoughboroughPackage: Administrative Services grade 4 from £26527 to £28381 per annum. Subject to annual pay award.

Join our Research and Innovation Office  

Full-time (37 hours) and open-ended contract.   
 

This position is eligible for Dynamic Working (part working from home, part working in the office) and Flexi-Time (core hours 10am-12noon and 2pm-4pm).  

Due to the nature of the role, fully remote working is not possible. The general University principle for Dynamic Working is that staff are on site more than they are working from home.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Administrative Officer to join the Research and Innovation Office.

The Research and Innovation Office plays a leading role in shaping and delivering the University’s research and innovation activities and provides a high quality, added value and seamless service to researchers across the research development pipeline.

The Office incorporates a number of different teams that provide support for: nurturing partnerships and collaborations; identifying and applying for funding; managing research projects and assuring compliance with policy; improving the visibility of research outputs; fostering the impact, intellectual property and commercialisation of research; and the nurturing of research leadership skills through training and skills development programmes. The Research and Innovation Office also works closely with other Professional Services across the University, notably Legal Services, Registry, Student Services, Finance and HR.

The post holder will be responsible for support for wider Research and Innovation Office, including:

• Specific Functional Area Support –Recruitment & HR –Running recruitment campaigns, arranging and supporting interview days, processing sickness and leave details for the wider office, signposting RIO colleagues on to the central University HR team where required.
   
• Business & General Administration – urchasing & ordering, travel and accommodation bookings for RIO team members, booking meeting rooms & catering, general point of contact within the Research and Innovation Office for both internal colleagues and external clients.

The ideal post holder will have excellent administrative and IT skills, be able to work with accuracy and attention to detail, both individually and as part of a team. Previous experience of the Clarity Travel booking portal or the iTrent HR management system are desirable, but not essential as training will be given.

For more information about the role refer to the Job Description and Person Specification .

If you have any questions about this role, please contact

Closing date: Tuesday 26th August at midnight

Interview Date: Thursday 4th September 2025

Area Sales Manager - Caterham office on Monday Job Type: Full timeIn a Nutshell…

We have an exciting opportunity for an Area Sales Manager to join our team within Vistry South East, at our Caterham office and multiple sites across the region. As our Area Sales Manager, you will work with the sales teams across multiple sites to ensure the agreed sales targets and objectives are met through the effective management of people and activities in line with the Customer Journey. Motivate and support their teams to perform to the best of their ability and achieve the required performance mentioned within the KPI’s below.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

  Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you…

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

In return, what we would like from you…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• Previous experience in sales management for a volume house builder
• Experience of managing a team
• Proven ability to meet and exceed sales target
• Experience of working with multiple stakeholders across different disciplines
• Excellent IT skills and proficiency with MS Office
• A good understanding of the sales and legal process
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills
• Able to produce accurate work, in a high pace environment
• Business and commercial awareness
• Full UK Driving License with a willingness to travel to all marketing suites, including regional office, within the division
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels within the business
• Able to work both as part of a team and independently when required
• Confident when dealing with challenging customers
• Ability to maintain an effective line of communication between Sales Management and Sales Consultants
• Willing to work weekends as and when required by the business

Desirable…

• Level 3/ 4 Customer Service or Sales qualification
• 5 GCSEs / GCE including Mathematics and English (at C grade or above)

More about the Area Sales Manager role…

• Train, motivate and lead the on-site sales teams on sites within your responsibility to achieve agreed KPI’s, including but not limited to, sales rates & 5* Customer Service.
• Ensure sales are negotiated to required sales rates, achieving maximum revenue with minimal incentives.
• Close supervision of the progress of existing sales and part exchanges to ensure the achievement of target exchanges and legal completions with specific attention to monthly forecast, ensuring all are working to a common goal and stakeholders are aware of potential risks.
• Maintain strong knowledge of the local market, for both new build and second-hand competitors, with awareness of the market conditions. Make recommendations for improvements to marketing activity in order to drive enquiries
• Responsibility for the successful operation of marketing suites, including H&S, site presentation & staffing.
• Provide market research information in order to agree sales volume and prices.
• Work with other departments to plan plot releases to ensure the optimum mix, and availability of units. Ensure any customer and / or plot issues are dealt with in a timely manner.
• Attend internal and external meetings as required and ensure completion of relevant reports.
• Maintain and develop existing and new customers through appropriate propositions and ethical sales methods, and relevant internal liaison, to optimise quality of service, business growth, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with H&S and any other mandatory training requirements across the team
• Ensure Vistry SOPs and H&S policies and procedures, are observed by the team at all times.
• Implement Vistry’s continuous drive to deliver excellent customer service by advocating the customer journey and consistently exceeding customer expectations.
• Follow the principles of Vistry values of ICQ at all times
• Assist with internal or external audits as required in line with Vistry Values of ICQ.

Finally, let’s tell you a bit more about us…

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. 

Join us in making Vistry.  

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