Development & Sales Co-ordinator

Development and Sales Co-ordinator Location: Hybrid and Didsbury, Manchester Salary: Band 3 £29,286 - £32,216 Full time 35 hours per week Permanent Agile working with 3 Days per week in the Office About Us Southway Housing Trust is a community-based housing organisation committed to providing high quality services to the people and neighbourhoods that we work in. Southway Housing Trust is a "not-for-profit" landlord, based in Didsbury, managing, and improving approximately 6,000 homes in South Manchester. We are inspired by our communities. We care about our people and neighbourhoods. We are committed to constantly improving services, and work in partnership with our tenants so that we can be successful together. The Role We have an exciting opportunity for a Development and Sales Coordinator to join our team and be a key player in supporting innovative projects and new developments. This role is perfect for someone eager to expand their skill set, work closely with professionals, and make a real impact on our team's success. If you're organized, adaptable, and ready to work in a fast-paced environment, this role could be your gateway to a rewarding future in development and sales. Main Roles and Responsibilities Include; * Provide administrative assistance to the Development and Sales Team, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. * Manage invoice processing and contractor payments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. * Maintain electronic filing systems and ensure all documentation is audit-compliant. * Assist in monitoring the development programme and sales tracker, collaborating with team members to circulate updates. * Update and maintain the intranet and website to reflect accurate, up-to-date project and sales information. * Handle incoming communications, including emails, phone calls, and queries to the team inbox. * Coordinate meetings, take minutes, and manage documentation for legal and contract processes. * Engage with customers, handling enquiries and directing them to appropriate contacts. * Assit the Gecko Sales team with data entry, customer records management, and document preparation. * Assist in planning and coordinating events for new developments, including attendee management and venue booking. Candidates An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Development and Sales team for a Development and Sales Coordinator and for the right person we offer a 35-hour week, competitive salary, excellent contributory pension scheme, and 25 days holiday increasing to 30 days. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate they have the following skills: Essential Skills * Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. * Proven organizational and time management skills. * Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel and strong IT capabilities. * Strong communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships. * Excellent attention to detail, numeracy, and literacy skills. * Ability to occasionally attend project sites. Desirable Skills: * Familiarity with housing systems like Open Housing and E-bis. * Comprehension of the development/construction process or conveyancing and sales progression. * Experience working in a central team providing assistance to remote and in-office staff. * Access to a car and a full driving license. Closing Date: Wednesday 2nd October 2024 Interview Date: Thursday 10th October 2024 Strictly no agencies. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from suitably skilled people from all sectors of the community. All applicants who have a disability or from an ethnic minority background or ex armed forces that meet the minimum essential criteria for the post will be invited to interview. If you have a disability or are ex armed forces, please tell us about this on your application form. Please let us know about any special arrangements you would like us to make if you are invited in for an interview. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from suitably skilled people from all sectors of the community. All applicants who have a disability or are ex armed forces that meet the minimum essential criteria for the post will be invited to interview. If you have a disability or are ex armed forces, please tell us about this on your application form and please let us know about any special arrangements you would like us to make if you are invited in for an interview