Residential Property Secretary
| Posting date: | 08 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 September 2025 |
| Location: | Malmesbury, Wiltshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Forrester Sylvester mackett |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: |
Summary
Hours:Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm
Holiday:28 days in addition to public holidays
Experience in a similar role desirable.
Job purpose: To provide administrative support and assistance
Key responsibilities and accountabilities:
1. Preparation and issue of registered and unregistered sale contract packages.
2. The commission of searches.
3. The preparation of SDLT returns.
4. Handling post exchange procedures in sale and purchase transactions.
5. Subsidiary responsibilities
• Providing clients with quotes
• Opening files and sending initial letters
• Sending applications for registration and dealing with completed applications
• Preparation of files for storage
The job requires and involves:
6. Audio typing.
7. Use of web based portal applications
8. Making and receiving telephone calls.
9. Dealing with clients both in person and on the telephone.
10. Making appointments and assisting with queries.
11. Liaising with Accounts Department to obtain cheques, print-outs etc., as necessary.
12. Liaising with other members of staff as appropriate.
13. Visiting clients as home with fee earners when required.
14. General filing, photocopying and other duties as required.
15. Providing reception cover and assisting other members of the support team as and when required.
Skills:
• Excellent presentation.
• Professional approach to clients and colleagues.
• Good telephone manner.
• Organisational ability.
• Ability to communicate with all clients and staff.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Attention to detail.
• Experience in a similar role is essential.
Holiday:28 days in addition to public holidays
Experience in a similar role desirable.
Job purpose: To provide administrative support and assistance
Key responsibilities and accountabilities:
1. Preparation and issue of registered and unregistered sale contract packages.
2. The commission of searches.
3. The preparation of SDLT returns.
4. Handling post exchange procedures in sale and purchase transactions.
5. Subsidiary responsibilities
• Providing clients with quotes
• Opening files and sending initial letters
• Sending applications for registration and dealing with completed applications
• Preparation of files for storage
The job requires and involves:
6. Audio typing.
7. Use of web based portal applications
8. Making and receiving telephone calls.
9. Dealing with clients both in person and on the telephone.
10. Making appointments and assisting with queries.
11. Liaising with Accounts Department to obtain cheques, print-outs etc., as necessary.
12. Liaising with other members of staff as appropriate.
13. Visiting clients as home with fee earners when required.
14. General filing, photocopying and other duties as required.
15. Providing reception cover and assisting other members of the support team as and when required.
Skills:
• Excellent presentation.
• Professional approach to clients and colleagues.
• Good telephone manner.
• Organisational ability.
• Ability to communicate with all clients and staff.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Attention to detail.
• Experience in a similar role is essential.