Regional Real Estate Assistant - Bathgate

at  ALDI

We are looking for an Assistant to join the Real Estate Team based in the Bathgate Regional Office to support the Real Estate Director in running the assigned department efficiently and accurately; and achieving compliance with all internal and external guidelines and regulations, whilst contributing to a co-operative working environment.
In fulfilling their duties, the Real Estate Assistant has to utilise their initiative and competence and work according to the principles of the Aldi Management System.

• Liaises with internal and external auditors and external bodies when required
• Works alongside Real Estate colleagues and supports Real Estate Director on all aspects
• Checks and prepares works orders / tender forms / award letters / board packs for authorisation
• Complete end to end process at all financial milestones in the area of responsibility
• Participates in working groups as required to establish best practice and business consistency
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders
• Maintains accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks, ensuring high-quality outcomes
• Continually seeks to understand and improve operational processes
• Maintains a positive attitude and a proactive approach, even under pressure
• Effectively manages time and prioritises tasks to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Takes personal responsibility for resolving queries and issues
• Proven ability to work on own initiative and with a wider team
• Microsoft office skills (particularly excel, Word and Outlook)
• Experience in invoice control
• Personal Assistant / Diary management experience

Desirable:

• Construction or Real Estate experience
• Construction, accounting or financial qualification
• SAP / Ariba knowledge