Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care
We’re seeking a proactive and organised Estates Compliance and Projects Administrator to join our Estates team. This role supports both compliance and project functions, helping ensure our facilities run smoothly and safely across multiple sites.
If you have a background in facilities or estates administration and enjoy working collaboratively to deliver high-quality outcomes, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Corporate Compliance Manager with regulatory compliance, invoicing, and due diligence.
- Assist the Planned Works Manager with internal improvement and construction projects.
- Monitor systems, emails, and calls related to estates compliance and planned works.
- Prepare service review documents and KPI reports.
- Administer quotes, place orders, and manage the full lifecycle of procurement.
- Upload and approve invoices, resolve discrepancies, and manage contractor portals.
- Ensure purchase requests are completed within SLA or escalated appropriately.
- Collaborate with operations and helpdesk teams to deliver a premium service.
- Work to weekly budgets and flag any risks to relevant managers.
About you:
- 2–3 years’ experience in Facilities Service Management or Estates.
- Strong administrative and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication skills across all levels of the business.
- Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint).
- Experience with CAFM systems (E-Maintenance or Verisae preferred).
- Self-motivated with a can-do attitude.
- Understanding of SLA management and task prioritisation.
- Experience in a multi-site organisation.
Additional Details
- Occasional overnight stays may be required to support project fit-outs (with 4 weeks’ notice).
- This role is based in Harrogate and requires office presence 3–4 days per week.
Benefits:
- £27,000 per annum
- Career development from day one, with clear progression pathways
- Hundreds of colleague discounts every month across shopping, holidays, dining, tech, and more
- Excellent employee recognition schemes such as ‘Making a Difference” award and Long Service Awards
- Free emotional, practical, and financial support that’s fully confidential, through a helpline and wellbeing app that’s available 24/7, all year round
- Company-supported pension scheme to invest in your future
- Fully funded DBS check
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If you're ready to bring your skills to a dynamic team and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us deliver excellence across our estates operations.
About Orchard Care Homes
Orchard Care Homes has been providing care for older people for over 15 years. We are committed to being at the heart of the local community and delivering the same level of care that we would all wish for our loved ones.
We believe in investing in our people. Your professional development will be actively encouraged, with plenty of training and progression opportunities across our portfolio of homes.
We proudly support the Armed Forces community and welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and military spouses as part of our commitment to the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We value the unique skills and experiences that service personnel bring and are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
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