Property Administrator

Job Introduction

Exciting news! cardfactory has been ranked in the top 5 places to work for in 2023. Ready to start 2024 with a new career? We're hiring a Property Administrator on a 12-month fixed term contract with excellent communication and organisational skills to support our property team. Join our team and assist the New Store Opening Team in various administration tasks, work with internal and external stakeholders, and help to successfully deliver projects. Apply now and be a part of a great team!

Working from our Wakefield head office, this is an opportunity you don't want to miss. Apply now and take the next step in your career!

Main Responsibilities

• Assist the Store Opening Team with the distribution of store plans, contractor packs and retail packs in line with the new store opening pipeline
• Assist with the upkeep of information and property records held on M-Store Property Management database
• Assist with change of tenancy requirements for utility connections in new stores, relocations and closures
• Assist with the preparation of store fit out tender packs
• Assist with statutory applications where required
• Create store posters advertising store opening, relocation, refit or closure dates
• Assist the Store Opening Team and Warehouse Team with the management of direct supply stock held for new and existing stores, liaising with suppliers to ensure stock orders land within the agreed timeline
• Liaising with external contractors and suppliers to assist with the delivery of projects on the Property Pipeline

The Ideal Candidate

• High level of organisational skills 
• Experience working within a fast-paced office environment
• Administration experience is essential
• Experience working with Microsoft Packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience working with Adobe Packages (InDesign & Illustrator) desirable 

• High level of both written and verbal communication skills

About The Company

Card Factory is the UK’s leading specialist retailer of greeting cards, dressings, and gifts with over one thousand stores across the UK and Ireland.  In 2020 we launched our exciting 5-year business strategy including our vision of becoming a true Omni-channel retailer.  This strategy sees significant investment into our colleagues across the business creating multiple opportunities to join a fast-paced environment and be part of our exciting journey.  

In return, we offer a wide range of benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial well-being.

Benefits

• 25% Card Factory colleague discount in-store and online
• Save As You Earn scheme
• Financial Wellbeing Support       
  • Financial Education Tools
  • Salary Advance
• Seasonal incentive schemes
• Opportunity to apply for Retail Apprenticeships
• Access to blended learning and development content
• Discounted mobile phone contracts
• Discounts across 100’s of UK retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to tools to support mental, physical, and financial wellbeing

This is an exciting role with genuine prospects for the right candidate. If this role describes you and your career aspirations, click apply now.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly. 

No agencies, please.