Business services

Business Administrator Apprentice – Level 3

We're looking for motivated, and enthusiastic individuals from all backgrounds to join our Wates family!About the roleOur Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship will give you a clear understanding of Wates Property Services and how we work together to make a difference.As a Business Administration Apprentice, you’ll have the chance to work independently and collaboratively as part of a supportive team.Your Responsibilities Responsibilities include but are not limited to the below. Managing emails and phone calls in a professional and friendly manner Ordering materials and equipment to keep projects running smoothly Logging jobs, uploading documents, and keeping our systems up to date Responding to queries and scheduling contractors Raising purchase orders accurately Preparing clear and concise reports Coordinating contractor bookings Completing administrative tasks within agreed timelinesAbout you To thrive on this programme, you’ll bring: An interest in building a career in the built environment Enthusiasm for learning and developing new skills A curious mindset and willingness to ask questions Dependable and professional in approach The ability to solve problems and think logically Strong organisational and time management skills Prioritising tasks to meet agreed deadlineQualifications: To be considered for this apprenticeship you will need to have achieved a Grade 4 or C and above in Maths and EnglishYou must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level than this apprenticeship in a similar subject.Roles may close before the deadline if we receive a high volume of applications.Our Commitment to inclusion We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.We're especially keen to hear from individuals who are underrepresented in the construction sector — including women, people from ethnic minority communities and people with disabilities.If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know – we’re here to support you.

Business Administrator Apprentice – Level 3

We're looking for motivated, and enthusiastic individuals from all backgrounds to join our Wates family.About the roleOur Business Administration Apprenticeship will provide you with a full understanding of Facilities Management administration.As a Business Administration Apprentice, you will have the opportunity to work both independently and as part of our energetic team.Your Responsibilities Responsibilities include but are not limited to the below: Raise Purchase Orders for supplier attendance and ordering materials. Supporting the Contract team with financial administration Assist Contract Support with monthly invoicing. Preparing clear and accurate reports Working with the management team to ensure supplier invoices are approved in a timely manner. Providing occasional cover on the site’s FM Helpdesk which includes: Raising Work Orders on client CAFM system. Communicating with building user, engineers and contractors regarding task progress and completion. Keeping the CAFM system updated throughout work order lifespan – uploading documents, applying correct status, and adding helpful notes. Managing emails and phone calls within agreed service level agreements. Scheduling contractors. About you To thrive on this programme, you’ll bring: An interest in building a career in the built environment Enthusiasm for learning and developing new skills A curious mindset and willingness to ask questions Dependable and professional in approach The ability to solve problems and think logically Strong organisational and time management skills Prioritising tasks to meet agreed deadlinesQualifications To be considered for this apprenticeship you will need to have achieved a Grade 4 or C and above in Maths and English You must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level than this apprenticeship in a similar subject.Roles may close before the deadline if we receive a high volume of applications.Our Commitment to inclusion We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.We're especially keen to hear from individuals who are underrepresented in the construction sector – including women, people from ethnic minority communities and people with disabilities. If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know – we’re here to support you.

Financial Systems Project Manager

🌟 Financial Systems Project Manager 📍 Finsbury Park ¦ WPS Business🕒 9 Months FTCAre you a finance systems expert with a passion for delivering impactful projects? 🚀 We’re looking for a Financial Systems Project Manager to lead key system changes, oversee data migration, and help shape the future of our finance function.💼 What You’ll Do Lead and support end‑to‑end finance system projects, including migration and implementation. Act as the go‑to expert for finance systems and ensure solutions meet business needs. Oversee UAT, testing, documentation, and system controls. Drive process improvements across AP, AR, GL, assets, budgeting, and reporting. Build strong relationships with Finance, IT, Procurement, and wider teams. Ensure accurate, high‑quality financial data and reporting across platforms.✨ What You’ll Bring Experience delivering finance system or ERP projects. Strong understanding of finance processes and controls. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail. Experience coordinating UAT, testing, or system training.Desirable: Finance qualifications (ACCA/CIMA etc.), experience with ERP systems (D365, SAP, Oracle), BI or data tools, and process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Prosci).🌍 Additional InfoSome travel to Liverpool and the Northwest will be required during the project.📩 Apply NowReady to make an impact and help shape our financial systems transformation? ✨Click Apply Now to submit your application and join our WPS team in Finsbury Park! 🙌

HR Advisor

We’re looking for an experienced, proactive HR Advisor to join Wates Property Services across our North & Central region. You’ll be a trusted partner to managers and employees, championing fair, consistent, and legally compliant people practices while helping us embed excellent HR standards across our operations.This is a role where your expertise truly shapes outcomes. Leading TUPE activity and managing high‑volume ER cases will be central to your success so if you thrive in fast‑paced, people‑focused environments, we’d love to hear from you.What You’ll Be Doing Acting as a go‑to HR partner, providing clear, practical advice across the full employee lifecycle—from performance and absence to redundancy, redeployment, and best‑practice people management. Leading the delivery of TUPE transfers, consultations, and wider change programmes. Managing a high volume of ER cases, ensuring fair, timely, confident handling of disciplinary, grievance, capability and appeal matters. Supporting the design, communication and rollout of updated HR policies and procedures, including briefings and training. Coaching line managers, HR Operations and People Directors on applying HR policy, process and employment legislation in real‑world situations. Building strong working relationships with external legal partners and Occupational Health to ensure their expertise is effectively utilised. Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times, while driving your own ongoing development.What You’ll Bring Knowledge: Up‑to‑date employment law, solid understanding of HR processes, and confidence working with people metrics. Skills & Experience: Proven experience managing high‑volume employee relations cases. Strong written and verbal communication, including drafting outcome letters. Experience supporting complex hearings and advising managers through sensitive matters. A track record of driving improvements and supporting change. High levels of integrity, discretion and a customer‑focused mindset. Essential: Demonstrable experience leading TUPE delivery and consultation. Qualifications: CIPD qualified (or equivalent).Where you’ll workThis role sits within our WPS North & Central region. You can be based at Redditch or another WPS site office in the Midlands, with hybrid working (3 days a week in the office) and travel across the region to support local teams.Please note: We reserve the right to close the advert early at any stage of the recruitment process should we receive sufficient applicationsGiven the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting