McCarthy Stone are recruiting for an organised, proactive and focused Administrator to join the team at our prestigious Retirement Living development, Portman Court in Uckfield, East Sussex. Hourly rate: £12.24 per hour Hours: 6 hours per week - Shifts to be agreed with manager. Administrator Responsibilities: Welcoming visitors to the Estate office, ensuring the very best service is provided to colleagues, residents, residents’ families, and other visitors. Managing incoming calls and enquiries. Producing letters and other correspondence, where accuracy is key. Managing lunch bookings and ensuring these are passed to the Catering Manager. Arranging Domestic Assistance Rota in conjunction with Registered Estates Manager. Co-ordinate and distribute our newsletter on a monthly basis and update the bulletin board. Organising bookings of the Guest Suite and ensuring it is made ready for the next guests. Providing administration support to the Estates Manager. Administrator Skills and Experience: A caring, friendly, personality who wants to make a difference for our residents. Previous experience in an administrative role or supporting customer service is desirable, but not essential. Full training will be provided including induction and ongoing support. Ability to be considerate, patient, and professional, especially when in a busy office. Clear and confident communication skills and experience of using Microsoft Office. Hardworking diligent nature and a good timekeeper. McCarthy Stone have a wealth of support and benefits for their staff. These include: Life insurance and company pension Annual leave - 20 days (excluding bank holidays) adjusted pro rata part-time hours Opportunities to stay in our guest suites across all our developments UK wide Discounts on apartment purchases for employees and immediate family Access to benefits platform offering discounted Gift Cards and eGifts providing discounts on a number of leading brands including restaurants and supermarkets Training and support with professional qualifications 24/7 access to Employee Assist Programme (including counsellors and legal advisors) and access to inhouse Mental Health First Aiders Could this role be the perfect job for you? Apply now! All applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we hold the right to appoint before the closing date. McCarthy Stone celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our colleagues. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background. McCarthy Stone does not currently offer sponsorship. We are only able to consider those that have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship. About Us As the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, McCarthy Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people. We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised, and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain. We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list! Our Customers The Benefits 24 days annual leave Pension plan Life assurance Employee assistance helpline Health screening Eyecare voucher scheme Long service award Testimonials “I enjoy working for McCarthy and Stone as a House Manager because I am very well supported in my Role by my manager. I am able to make the day to day decisions but always have immediate support on the rare times I need help. It’s a breath of Fresh Air working for a focused dynamic company who know what they are trying to achieve as a team.” Linda Diamond – House Manager “Only at McCarthy Stone can you start in the middle of a pandemic and feel at home within a couple of weeks … it’s all about our great people and how welcome they make you feel … even if it was through a screen!” Andrea Waldron - Senior HR Business Partner “From my first week I felt like part of the team, everyone is helpful and pro-active, which is crucial in a fast paced environment. I’ve had the opportunity to work on some exciting projects, it’s a very ‘hands-on’ approach here with plenty of opportunity to be involved and play a part in delivering developments.” Emily Bishop - Principal Planning Associate “Working for McCarthy Stone is a very fulfilling experience. The staff here are all empathetic and professional. Guiding people in purchasing an apartment, watching them settle in and make friends, and then watching them lead a happy and carefree retirement is very rewarding.” Caroline Craig-cordel – Sales Consultant “I found it inspiring how working in McCarthy Stone gives you a chance to make so many people happier, every day. And what we do is so important to our homeowners! In my marketing career before I couldn’t dream about customers sharing their thoughts about my campaigns, but here it happens all the time.” Stan Smolyar – Head of Brand Previous Next Documents