Administrative Support – Risk & Governance

Northampton Business Directory; Kettering; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading surveying firm in Kettering is seeking an Administrative Support for their Risk & Governance team. The role involves providing crucial administrative support, maintaining compliance standards, and managing suspicious activity reporting. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented and proficient in Microsoft Office. No prior experience is necessary, as full training will be provided. This is an office-based position, suitable for candidates looking to develop their skills in a structured environment.

Qualifications

• No specialist or technical skills required; full training provided.
• Proficient in Microsoft software packages such as Excel, Word, etc.
• Attention to detail and accurate data processing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for Risk & Governance team.
• Manage suspicious activity reporting and fraud management.
• Prepare for internal and external compliance audits.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft software packages

Excellent work planning and organisational skills

Attention to detail

Accurate data processing skills

Ability to adapt to change

Capable of working autonomously

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Trading since 1989, e.surv Chartered Surveyors is the UK's number one residential surveyor and the largest provider of property risk expertise and residential surveying services. To put it into numbers, we complete more than one property inspection every 12 seconds and employ over 600 surveyors from Land’s End to John O’Groats and Northern Ireland. This gives us the flexibility to offer nationwide coverage combined with invaluable local knowledge.

We’re part of the LSL Property Services PLC Group, which includes household names Your Move, Reeds Rains, as well as the mortgage network PRIMIS. We work with lenders, intermediaries, social housing entities and estate agents in addition to private customers.

We currently have a vacancy for Administrative Support in Risk & Governance team.

To provide administration support to the functions and colleagues in the Risk & Governance team (Compliance, Information & Data Security, H&S, Sustainability etc.) undertaking daily activities including spreadsheet and database maintenance, suspicious activity reporting, and supplier relationship maintenance. This is an ideal opportunity for the right candidate to learn about the roles within the Risk & Governance team and the importance of keeping the business safe.

It is an office based position.

Responsibilities

• Providing day to day coverage of suspicious activity reporting, fraud management and vulnerable customer reporting, making sure to keep within SLA.
• Providing administrative support for your Compliance, Information & Data Security, H&S and Sustainability colleagues by
  • maintaining the supplier register and administering the annual supplier review.
  • Assistance distributing and collating Business Impact Assessments for business continuity.
  • Co-ordinating activities so that the company operates in a compliant manner.
• Correspond with clients, surveyors and internal departments as and when required.
• Prepare for any internal and external compliance audits and reviews (client) where necessary alongside the Compliance Co‑ordinator.
• To undertake additional duties and decision as required (including the provision of Management Information (MI) where required).
• Ensure own compliance with both legal and regulatory requirements.
• Learn new processes and skills.

Knowledge, qualifications and expertise

No specialist or technical skills are required as full training and development will be provided so you become proficient in the role. However, the following qualities are essential:

• Proficient in Microsoft software packages such as Excel, Lists, Word etc.
• Excellent work planning and organisational skills. · Attention to detail.
• Accurate data processing skills.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Capable of working autonomously.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Being a forward thinker, with strong judgement skill and excellent attention to detail.

Desirable but not essential

• Understanding of contractual relationship management.
• Understanding of downward supplier compliance management.
• Worked within a Risk & Governance role.
• Flexibility in working hours may be required as business needs dictate.

Interested? Call Alka Tarafdar.

Pre Employment Screening

All of our employees have to pass a Criminal Records Disclosure and Credit Referencing Process in order to work with our lender clients. If you are unsure on this, ask the team and we'll be happy to explain the process.

Equal Opportunity

e.surv is an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all abilities and backgrounds, and we do not discriminate based on disability or individual needs. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.