Contracts Administrator Eastbourne Full Time - 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday Competitive salary plus pension and benefits package We have an exciting opportunity for a Contracts Administrator to join our Premises Team based at Head Office in Eastbourne. This is a great time to join Brewers with our expanding branch network keeping the team busier than ever with exciting new projects. If you are highly organised with a proactive and positive attitude then we’d love to hear from you. The role of Contracts Administrator is a highly visible role within the business, providing a comprehensive admin support to the Contracts Manager, this role is key in ensuring the successful timely and cost-effective delivery of fit outs and minor refurbishments for Company properties. Ranked in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025 - Brewers Decorator Centres are the largest independent supplier of decorating materials supplying both trade and retail customers across the UK. Still a family-owned business, we are proud of our wonderful heritage of over 120 years in our industry and the growth of our network to over 250 stores nationwide in the Brewers Group. We place great emphasis on the development and growth of our colleagues - our mantra is to ‘help one another succeed’. To find out more about working with us visit www.Brewers.co.uk/careers We understand that Neurodiverse candidates or candidates with a disability may need adjustments or extra support in the application or interview process - we are committed to providing every candidate the opportunity and environment in which to succeed and we will support any reasonable request where we can. As a Contracts Administrator, some of your responsibilities will include: Ensuring a smooth and efficient flow of shopfitting works across all sites by: Effectively programming and planning minor alteration contracts Ensuring effective working practices are maintained within the department and on site Organising and ensuring the availability of materials and shop fittings for use by contractors on site Supporting the Contracts Manager in the procurement of specialist consultants for detailed works as and when they become necessary Monitoring budgets for costs of shop fitting and other works Monitoring labour allocation and monitoring time spent on site Ensuring all shopfitting components are on site at the required time to ensure smooth progress of the works to avoid unproductive time Negotiating prices for materials and equipment Overseeing effective implementation of Health & safety measures at all properties Ensuring risks are minimised and all work on site are carried out in compliance with relevant legislation Who we are looking for to join our team: Advanced administration skills and experience with the ability to organise and plan volumes of work with multiple deadlines Previous experience with Property, Construction, Maintenance or Contract support role or similar would be an advantage but not essential Proficient in Microsoft Office to an intermediate level in particular Excel, Word and Outlook - happy to learn and embrace new software and technologies Highly organised and forward thinking with the ability to work on multiple projects at once and work to deadlines Exceptional attention to detail skills with the ability to work quickly and accurately to a high standard with a ‘right first time’ approach Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing including spelling, punctuation and grammar Show initiative and adaptability, with a willingness to tackle and resolve challenges or decisions Possess a confident and measured manner with the ability to engage at all levels in the business Willing to travel across our branch network as required In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package consisting of: • Competitive salary • 31 days holiday including bank holidays increasing with service • Free life assurance • 5% of your salary employer contribution to the pension plan (subject to employee contributions) • Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it • Employee Assistance Programme - accessible to colleagues, partner/spouse and dependents • Virtual GP service for yourself and any dependent children to be able to access unlimited medical advice when you need it • Medicash, an optional funded scheme where you can claim money back for routine healthcare treatments • Brewers Colleague discounts giving you huge savings on home improvements • Discounts and rewards with selected partners - major high street brands, supermarkets etc • Additional financial assistance such as Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loans and Helping Hand Loan Scheme for times of crisis • Comprehensive Induction Programme and ongoing development • After a qualifying period, you will also be eligible for additional benefits such as profit related pay, enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay and a chance to use our Holiday Homes in Cornwall or the Lake District To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click the Apply Now button on this page to complete the mandatory application form. Please note -this role may be removed from listings before the closing date if we are successful in finding an appointment. Please ensure you fully complete the application process if you wish to be considered for this position. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to any applicants that do not complete the process. Other job titles associated with this role include Maintenance Assistant, Facilities Assistant, Facilities Coordinator, Building Services Assistant