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Alongside our core areas of work, we have roles available in a range of business support services. These include IT, HR, Marketing, Legal and Finance.

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PEOPLE THRIVE AT WATES

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As a successful family run business, we put people first in all that we do. Join us, and we’ll do all we can to support your career development. You’ll be amazed at the possibilities this industry has to offer and the wide range of opportunities available here.

Your career progression is in your hands. You can choose to stay within your current area or explore other parts of the business. We encourage our employees to learn about all our different areas of business. As well as internal mobility, we believe in promoting from within.

Working for us is an interesting and rewarding career. We provide the best benefits package in the business. That’s why, there is no better place to build your career.

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YOUR NEXT CAREER JOURNEY STARTS HERE

About you…

Whether you’re seeking your next move, fancy a career change, or returning to work after a break, we’d love to hear from you. You don’t need industry experience in the built environment – just the transferable skills we need to keep our business running smoothly.

We’re interested in your personal qualities and having the right mindset to succeed with us: being open, willing to learn, not afraid of a challenge, and possessing good communication and people skills. An interest in our industry would also help.

TESTIMONIALS

Hear from our people

Amy Sheppard

Digital Communications Executive

"This is my second stint at Wates, and I can honestly say it’s like coming home. I first joined in 2017 as an Administrator, and 7 years later I’m working as Digital Communications Executive. Throughout, I've been entrusted to learn and evolve in this new role, whilst being supported to work part time. Wates has enabled me to thrive, both within my career and as a first-time mother.”

CAREERS IN BUSINESS SERVICES

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Administrator

Location: Leicester

Job Type: Clerical & Administration

Application Deadline: 07-03-2025

Here at Wates, we have an exciting opportunity for an Administrator to join our Living Space Responsive Maintenance team based in the North West Leicestershire area. As an administrator you will engage within the full administration process and provide on-going customer support for the team and tenants. Key Accountabilities will include: On-going management and development of multiple project trackers. Frequent contact with site management to ensure project trackers represent current job status. Create and maintain various data streams on in-house systems and databases. First line support for enquires and complaints. Overall administration duties as required by the contract. We are looking for an Administrator who is a confident communicator, computer literate with experience in Excel and trackers. Experience working in construction/facilities management/or maintenance is preferred but not essential. To be successful in this role you will be a team player who can manage their own workload, has a good attention to detail and most of all have a ‘can do’ attitude. What we offer: Competitive salary, plus performance related reviews, opportunities for growth and advancement within the team Extensive corporate benefits including, Pension, Health and Wellness programme, 22 days holidays + bank holidays and much more… Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression. Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity. Wates are committed to the fair treatment of people with criminal records, including employees and potential employees. We ensure that our recruitment, promotion, and retention activity does not treat people less favourably because of an offending background. Given 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

Document Controller

Location: Sheffield

Job Type: Clerical & Administration

Application Deadline: 06-03-2025

We have an opportunity for a Document Controller to join our Wates team within our Planned Maintenance division. You will be working out of our Sheffield office on one of our planned contracts.Key Accountabilities will include: Maintain, issue and distribute controlled copies of information ensuring compliance with all aspects of the design management procedures. Liaise with designers and specialist suppliers on queries regarding issues of information. Provide training to participants, designers and specialist suppliers on the project on how to use the drawing management system. Check information on drawings and troubleshoot any problems to do with the drawing management system and peripherals. Use document management and other management/collaboration tools as necessary to meet project requirements.We are looking for an experienced document controller with knowledge of contract documentation, environmental legislation and issues, risk management and life cycle cost; preferably gained within a similar environment.To be successful in this role you will have a keen eye for detail with exceptional organisational skills, the ability to work effectively in a team, along with a “can do” approach.Wates are committed to the fair treatment of people with criminal records, including employees and potential employees. We ensure that our recruitment, promotion, and retention activity does not treat people less favourably because of an offending background.Given 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

Payroll Manager

Location: Finsbury Park

Job Type: HR

Application Deadline: 06-03-2025

We have an opportunity for a Payroll Manager to join our Finance Team in Finsbury Park to lead, manage and develop the Wates Living Space Maintenance weekly and monthly Payroll effectively, through COINS and Impact Response. Key Accountabilities will include: Supervise and co-ordinate activities of payroll staff Manage payroll workload to meet operational requirements Ensure payroll is processed in an accurate, compliant and timely manner Direct the preparation of payroll related documents Administer benefit plans Oversee compliance with statutory reporting and filing requirements Compile data from payroll sources Prepare relevant weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports Monitor the accurate processing of staff appointments, transfers, promotions and terminations Prepare and review payroll account reconciliations Maintain accurate account balances Review and improve payroll policies and procedures Oversee the maintenance of current employee data systems Ensure all payroll information and records are maintained in accordance with statutory requirements Support all internal and external audits related to payroll Process payroll checks for executive staff Interpret new legislation impacting payroll Manage and resolve issues relating to payroll production Performance manage and develop payroll staffWe are looking for an experienced and certified (CIPP Qualification) payroll professional with solid financial acumen, experience of Tax, NI and payroll calculation and processing, proficient in payroll and accounting software and be equipped with the latest payroll legislation.To be successful in this role you will be a confident communicator at all levels with an exceptional attention to detail and problem analysis/solving skills to make a positive impact to the team and wider business.

Processing Assistant

Location: Finsbury Park

Job Type: Financial

Application Deadline: 06-03-2025

We have an opportunity for a Processing Assistant to join our Wates team within our Maintenance Division. You will be based out of our London office working on our purchase leger, sales ledger and credit control within a fast-paced environment and professional finance department. Key Accountabilities will include: Processing invoices within set timelines onto our Financial System and resolve any queries following the business invoice query/rejection process. Processing draft applications within set timeline onto our financial system and resolve any queries following the application query/rejection process. Deal with Aged invoices/Application – liaise with suppliers and subcontractors, resolve all ongoing query. Ensuring direct debit payments are allocated to their respective invoices and costed in a timely manner. Reconciling supplier statements to supplier account balances monthly. Running due diligence on supplier invoices and being fraudulent aware.We are looking for ambitious finance professionals with experience of working within a high-volume transaction environment with working knowledge of purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control. Experience and/or knowledge of COINS financial system and of the construction industry would be advantageous but not essential. High level motivation and a desire for long term career development is essential.To be successful you will be a confident communicator, have the ability to work under pressure and have exceptional attention to detail.