Job Introduction

Do you lead the way?  

Are you a grafter?  

Are you loyal?  

If yes, read below to see how you could be a part of our story!  

Welcome to Card Factory - and your opportunity to be part of our exciting future. As the country’s largest, independent gift and greetings card retailer with over 1000 stores, Card Factory is really thriving. As well as being a progressive, exciting and friendly company, we reward our people’s commitment and determination. 

In this role you are responsible for varied administrative duties within the property department and taking a lead on a number of property administration projects as and when necessary.

Responsibility for answering and processing calls from the maintenance helpline and logging these on the JobLogiic system. Placing orders with suppliers and contractors and making sure the works have been completed within the agreed KPI’s.

This role is a Fixed Term Contract ending no later than August 2022. 

Role Responsibility

• Processing timesheets for the field based maintenance, shopfit and electrical team and requesting approval from the relevant Line Manager;
• Processing and checking any expenses submitted by the field team;
• Booking accommodation and exploring and implementing the most cost effective ways of doing this;
• Ordering equipment for new and existing stores such as safes, lockers and fire extinguishers;
• Placing property purchase orders when required;
• Administering the annual maintenance / servicing for the stores in regards to sprinkler installations;
• Responsibility for making sure certification for all stores is up to date in relation to fire extinguishers.

Core Accountabilities / Measures of Success

• Undertaking tasks within a timely manner;
• Accurately undertaking tasks;
• Maintaining confidentiality at all times;
• Communicating effectively with all stakeholders.

The Ideal Candidate

• You will have administration experience (advantageous if within a property department);
• Are able to work to deadlines;
• Confident taking a lead on administration projects when necessary;
• Have excellent telephone manner;
• You will be able to communicate effectively with all Departments within the Company.

About the Company

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

• 33 days annual leave entitlement (inc public / bank holidays)
• Save as you Earn scheme
• 15% Staff Discount
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• O2 open mobile contracts
• Salary Finance
• Pension 
• Discounted Car Leasing
• Employee Care
• Flex My Day
• Card Factory Foundation
• MyCardFactory App: discounts at leading retailers

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

For any questions email: vacancies@cardfactory.co.uk (we do not accept CVs/Applications via email) 

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.

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