Coordinator

_This Co-ordinator role requires an excellent communicator, an extremely organised individual and a diligent and team worker then we could be the company for you. A knowledge within our sector would be advantageous but an open minded willingness to learn is essential._

Founded in 2016, Life Space Cabins is fast becoming the leading design and build company creating stunning cabins and small spaces across the UK.

Our key values are Quality, Responsible and Fun.

Our success comes from the passion we have for cabin living and we want to work with clients and employees who share the same values and enthusiasm. The people behind Life Space Cabins set us apart from our competition, whereby our team works hard with creativity and energy to create our bespoke designs; we reward loyalty and dedication.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a competent **coordinator **to join our team.

We are looking for someone with a personable and honest disposition to keep us thriving.

You may have been in a similar role previously or feel that you have the attributes that will transfer into this small team. This role is about the right skills and the right people and the sector knowledge can follow.

**Objectives of this role**

The purpose of the Coordinator is to be a central cog in the Life Space Cabins team.

We are looking for someone to provide administrative support and be our ‘eyes and ears’ to help to facilitate the daily functions and operations of our company,

**Responsibilities**
- Help maintain a pleasant work environment, ensuring high levels of organisational effectiveness, communication and safe performance across the company.
- Oversee visitors to HQ and ensure a friendly, personal and knowledgeable experience.
- Organise project tasks in priority order alongside the relevant team member(s)
- Manage project budgets and procurement activities and developing robust relationships with suppliers whilst implementing and maintaining procedures/office administrative systems to improve operational flow.
- Ensure that each function during the process has the right information and resources ahead of each phase to negate any delays.
- Work alongside the Directors and team leaders to collaborate with the necessary sub contractors to safely deliver a cabin to its final location and conclusion of any snagging whereby it is the best it can be and makes us all proud.
- You will work closely with all our team and our suppliers to keep, in particular the carpentry team running smoothly.
- Coordinate, maintain external supplier / subcontractor resources and cultivate relationships with them.

**Requirements**:
**Essential**
- Two or more years of experience in an office environment or similar.
- Strong time-management and people skills, high degree of flexibility, and excellent multitasking ability.
- Excellent administration skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication.
- Full clean driving licence with the ability to commute (we are based in a rural location with limited public transport). We do offer a cycle to work scheme.
- Confidence in procurement and negotiation to ensure you are getting the best prices available.
- Confidence in delegating as well as taking responsibility for your own decisions.
- Team player who uses strong communication skills, active listening in order to develop and maintain consistent credibility with all colleagues.
- Care about what you and we do.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of company information

**Desirable**
- Knowledge and experience in the construction industry.
- Knowledge and implementation of statutory Health and Safety documents.
- A passion for smaller spaces.
- Experience of working with discerning customers.
- Willingness to help on site as and when required. (light duties)
- Willingness to drive our vans to help with collecting supplies or equipment.

**You will be based at our HQ and workshop at Moorshead Sawmills, Yealmpton, Plymouth, Devon PL8 2ES**

Negotiable Pay dependent on experience and suitability. Pro-rata salary range £22,880 - £35,360.

Some overtime may be required but we rarely work weekends.

The benefits of a small business are that whilst the business grows you may be required to wear multiple hats. But this does mean we are flexible so there will be opportunities for ambitious individuals to progress within the company.

**Employee Benefits
- Current**
- Benefits include exciting and varied work in a close-knit, independent business who are open to hybrid ideas.
- Working in beautiful South Devon with access to the beaches and Dartmoor. (access to local beach pass available)
- Pro rata 28 days paid annual leave, including bank holidays. Plus an additional day for each full year of employment* (up to 5 years).
- Day off for your birthday after 12 months employment* (if it lands on a weekday)
- Ability to use our work vehicles to attend meetings*
- Cycle to work scheme.
- 10 mins from A38 Devon Exp