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Office Administrator / Lettings Progressor Reports To: Office Manager & Directors Departments: Lettings, Sales, Property Management & Finance About the Role We are looking for an organised and proactive Office Administrator / Admin Progressor to become the central administration hub across our Lettings, Sales and Property Management teams. This is a varied role, and we are looking for a Progressor who can manage both Lettings and Sales progression (with the role being predominantly Lettings focused), while also assisting with Property Management administration. You will play a key role in ensuring every transaction progresses smoothly from instruction through to completion, while supporting the wider team with essential administrative tasks. The role requires exceptional organisation, attention to detail and communication, ensuring compliance is maintained, records remain accurate and every handover between departments is completed efficiently. Key Responsibilities Lettings Administration Progress every tenancy from instruction through to move-in. Manage utilities and council tax account openings and closures. Register and protect tenancy deposits. Manage end-of-tenancy deposit negotiations. Arrange inventories, check-ins and check-outs. Coordinate cleaning arrangements ahead of tenancy end dates. Prepare management packs. Cut, tag and allocate property keys. Prepare and issue AST agreements, Terms of Business and deposit certificates. Process tenant and guarantor references and Right to Rent checks. Arrange Rent Guarantee Insurance where required. Liaise with councils, block managers and service charge providers. Maintain tenancy files and ensure documentation is stored correctly. Assist with tenancy renewals and move-outs. Sales Administration Progress property sales from instruction through to completion. Carry out Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks. Prepare property questionnaires. Issue Memorandums of Sale. Assist with chain progression and solicitor communications. Maintain accurate records within the CRM system. Send customer review requests following completion. Support vendors, buyers and solicitors throughout the sales process. Property Management Support Provide administrative support to the Property Management team. Assist with tenancy documentation and compliance records. Support the coordination of maintenance and contractor communications. Help maintain accurate property files and records. Assist with general property management administration as required. Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who has: Previous experience progressing both Lettings and Sales transactions, with strong knowledge of the lettings process. Experience supporting Property Management administration. Previous administration experience within estate agency, lettings or property management. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Strong attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confidence working across multiple software systems. The ability to prioritise a busy workload and meet deadlines. A proactive approach to problem solving. Experience using a property CRM system would be advantageous.

Morson Edge are working with a well-known consultancy who are seeking a Commercial Director to join their Water/Utilities division. Role - Commercial Director Location - Peterborough Salary - £100k to £140k + Package (depending on experience). Division - Water/Utilities About The Candidate/experience needed: - Significant senior commercial leadership experience delivering major infrastructure programmes valued at hundreds of millions of pounds or more. - A proven track record of leading commercial strategy within complex engineering, utilities, infrastructure or construction environments. - Extensive experience of NEC contracts and commercial management across large capital programmes. - Strong knowledge of procurement, contract administration, commercial governance and risk management. - Experience operating within regulated environments and delivering successful commercial outcomes through collaborative delivery models. - Outstanding stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at Executive, Board and partner level. - A degree (or equivalent experience) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Finance, Engineering or a related discipline. - Professional membership with a recognised institution such as RICS, CIOB or CICES (or equivalent). To be considered for this role please send updated CVs to: (url removed)

Connect it Utility Services is a leading provider of multi-utility and infrastructure solutions, supporting major residential, commercial and renewable energy projects across the UK. Due to continued growth, we are looking for an organised and proactive Assistant Buyer to join our Procurement team and support the delivery of efficient purchasing services across the business. Based at our head office in Hedge End, Southampton, with core hours between 8am and 4pm. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with purchasing, procurement or supply chain experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, building supplier relationships and ensuring operational teams have the materials, equipment and services they need to deliver projects successfully. Responsibilities Place day-to-day orders for materials, plant, equipment, PPE, civils materials and services, ensuring operational requirements are understood, approved and ordered accurately. Manage procurement email inboxes and telephone enquiries, providing prompt and professional responses to internal and external stakeholders. Obtain and review supplier quotations where required, checking pricing, availability, lead times and product suitability against operational requirements. Confirm agreed rates and select approved suppliers in accordance with company procedures, delegated authority levels and procurement controls. Raise, check and issue purchase orders for stock items, collections and direct-to-site deliveries, ensuring accuracy of quantities, descriptions, pricing, delivery locations and project codes. Issue purchase orders to suppliers and obtain acknowledgements confirming acceptance of pricing, specifications and required delivery dates. Monitor and progress open purchase orders, proactively chasing suppliers to ensure delivery commitments are achieved. Manage back orders, part deliveries and overdue purchase orders, escalating concerns where delivery issues could impact projects or operational activities. Maintain accurate procurement records including purchase order information, quotations, supplier details, goods receipts, pricing data and product information within Salesforce and other business systems. Support the administration of supplier rate cards and product catalogues, including recording validity dates and highlighting missing, expired or inconsistent information. Work closely with Operational, Project Management, Commercial, Warehouse, Transport, Estimating and Finance teams to coordinate requirements and maintain effective procurement handovers. Provide accurate reporting on open orders, overdue orders, supplier responses, expected delivery dates and outstanding procurement actions. Assist with resolving routine pricing, delivery, availability and invoice queries through effective communication with suppliers and internal departments. Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company procedures, delegated authority limits, budget controls, anti-bribery requirements, ISO management systems and procurement governance standards. Skills Required Experience within purchasing administration, procurement support, buying, order processing or supply chain coordination roles. Experience within utilities, construction, infrastructure or a similar operational environment would be advantageous, including familiarity with utility materials, plant hire, PPE, consumables and civils products. Ability to take ownership of the purchasing process from receipt of an approved requirement through to order placement, supplier communication and delivery completion. Good understanding of procurement activities including quotations, purchase orders, supplier acknowledgements, delivery scheduling and goods receipt processes. Strong administrative skills with the ability to manage a high volume of purchasing activity while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. Experience checking quotations, pricing schedules, supplier rates and purchasing information to ensure accuracy and compliance. Confident written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop positive working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Ability to work effectively with operational teams and respond to changing project requirements in a fast-paced environment. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve routine order, pricing, availability, delivery and invoice discrepancies. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word. Experience using purchasing, accounting, ERP or CRM systems, with Salesforce experience considered advantageous. Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of service. Educational Requirements GCSE (or equivalent) in Mathematics and English. A Levels, preferably in business-related subjects, desirable. Business Administration, Procurement or Supply Chain qualifications desirable, or relevant experience within a purchasing, procurement or buying support role. An interest in pursuing professional procurement or supply chain qualifications would be advantageous. Connect it is an equal opportunities employer, and we value diversity and promote equality across our business. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are always happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. The terminology used in this advert is not intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. By submitting your application for this position, you are authorising for your personal information to be treated in accordance with GDPR. All information submitted to us in relation to your application will be stored confidentially and will only be used in accordance with the Connect it Privacy Policy.