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General Information

Location
Home Based
Service name
Home based
Employment type
Fixed Term/Secondment
Salary
£23,133 per annum

Description and requirements

£23,133 per annum | Full-time | 9 month Fixed Term Contract | Property Team

“It’s about keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes – making sure our teams have the support they need to deliver great services every day.”

That’s how one of our administrators describes their role. If you’re organised, proactive, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Our Property Team plays a vital role in supporting services across Leonard Cheshire. From managing requests to keeping systems up to date, this is a busy, collaborative environment where your work has a real impact on the day-to-day running of our organisation.

Your working hours

This is a full-time role - home based. Working Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm with 1 hour lunch.

Why you’ll love working here

As well as supporting your wellbeing and development, we offer a fantastic range of benefits:

  • 28 days holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays (+1 every year up to 33 days)
  • Stream: Access up to 40% of your pay before payday
  • Free Blue Light Card: Exclusive discounts and benefits
  • Contributory Pension Scheme & competitive life cover
  • Health cash plan: Affordable healthcare at your fingertips
  • Career development: Opportunities for recognised qualifications and progression
  • Free DBS check
  • Employee Assistance Programme – support when you need it most

What you’ll do

  • Manage incoming and outgoing communications across phone, email, and correspondence
  • Update and maintain systems and records with accuracy
  • Receive and process work requests efficiently
  • Process quotes and invoices in a timely manner
  • Provide general administrative support to the Property Team
  • Ensure compliance with all organisational policies and procedures 

What helps you shine here

  • Previous administrative experience
  • Experience working in a reactive, fast-paced environment
  • Ability to multitask and meet tight, changing deadlines
  • Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
  • Confident communication skills (telephone, email, and face-to-face)
  • Ability to work independently and use initiative
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
  • GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above)
  • A genuine commitment to the values and ethos of Leonard Cheshire

About Leonard Cheshire

We are one of the UK’s most respected providers of care and supported living services, with 87% of our services rated ‘good’ or ‘very good’ by regulators. Established over 75 years ago, we exist to support disabled people to live, learn, and work as independently as possible.

Our values shape everything we do:

  • Positive – warm, empathetic, always looking to improve
  • Proud – strong-willed, spirited, and firm in our beliefs
  • Pioneering – creative, confident, and driven to make change happen

Ready to apply?

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check will be required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.

Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship or are awaiting a visa decision.