Elvet Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a leading UK housebuilder who are looking for a Commercial Administrator to join their Commercial team in County Durham on a full-time basis. Our client is a highly successful national developer, widely recognised for delivering high-quality homes and achieving outstanding customer satisfaction ratings. With multiple regional offices and a strong reputation for investing in their people, this is a brilliant opportunity to join a forward-thinking team where your contribution will be valued. This role offers a fantastic platform for career development within a fast-paced commercial environment, providing exposure across multiple projects and supporting specialist teams. As a Commercial Administrator, you will play a key part in ensuring smooth departmental operations through effective coordination, document management and communication. What You’ll Be Doing: * Taking messages and passing information on to relevant team members promptly * Supporting the commercial team with secretarial and administrative duties * Audio typing, word processing and producing Excel spreadsheets * Issuing correspondence to subcontractors and suppliers and tracking responses * Updating internal databases, raising purchase orders and collating H&S documentation * Maintaining accurate commercial records including contracts and procurement documents * Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors: issuing orders, processing invoices & managing queries * Entering data accurately into commercial systems and assisting with reporting * Coordinating meetings and taking minutes when required * Managing correspondence, filing, photocopying and preparation of departmental reports * Supporting departmental compliance with company policies and health & safety regulations * Issuing communications to internal and external stakeholders as required * Providing reception cover on a rota basis * Undertaking archiving and maintaining departmental calendars * Completing any ad-hoc tasks requested by Senior Management What We’re Looking For: * Previous administrative experience within an office environment * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Excellent IT literacy including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook * Highly organised with strong attention to detail * Ability to work to deadlines, prioritise tasks and perform in a busy environment * Self-motivated and confident supporting multiple team members * Able to multitask and deliver work to targets Role Details & Benefits: * Monday to Friday working – flexibility available for the right person * DOE up to £28,000 * Company car/car allowance * Bonus scheme This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client. By applying for this role, you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. Please contact Heather Sweetman at Elvet Recruitment to discuss in more detail