Office Administrator & Social Value Coordinator
Roofing & Cladding Contractor
Durham | £25,000 – £30,000 | Full Time, Permanent (37 hours)
Lemon Drizzle Recruitment is excited to be working with a thriving and growing Roofing & Cladding Contractor based in Durham. Known for delivering high-quality building envelope solutions across commercial, industrial and high-rise projects throughout the North East, this is a business with strong values and a genuinely supportive culture.
They’re now looking for an Office Administrator & Social Value Coordinator to play a key role at the heart of the business.
Why this role stands out
This is much more than a standard admin position. You’ll be a central support hub for the business, working closely with commercial, procurement, technical and site teams — while also helping to shape and grow the company’s social value and community impact strategy, an area the business expects to expand significantly.
If you’re organised, people-focused, and passionate about making a difference, this role offers real responsibility, variety, and long-term progression.
What you’ll be doing
Office Administration (Primary Focus):
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Providing admin support across all departments
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Acting as the first point of contact for calls and emails
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Managing office supplies, equipment, and document control
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Maintaining accurate filing systems (digital and physical)
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Coordinating general HR administration
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Supporting day-to-day office operations to keep everything running smoothly
Social Value & Community Engagement (Growing Focus):
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Supporting the planning, delivery, and monitoring of social value initiatives
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Coordinating community engagement activities and events
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Building relationships with local charities, schools, and suppliers
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Collecting and managing data for social value reporting
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Assisting with internal and external reports
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Maintaining records in line with relevant frameworks and commitments
What they’re looking for
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A positive, proactive, can-do attitude
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Strong communication skills — confident on the phone, by email and face-to-face
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Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
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Comfortable working under pressure and adapting to change
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A true team player who enjoys supporting others
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Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
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A genuine passion for community engagement and sustainability
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A full UK driving licence (or working towards one) — community visits are part of the role
What’s in it for you?
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Competitive salary: £25,000 – £30,000
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25 days holiday + bank holidays
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Company pension
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Free on-site parking
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Early finish every Friday (2pm!)
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Clear opportunity to progress into a senior social value role
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Hands-on exposure to live construction projects and site environments from day one
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A friendly, close-knit team where your contribution genuinely matters
Hiring process
Informal chat with Rachel Scott at Lemon Drizzle Recruitment
CV submission to the client
In-person interview with the Hiring Manager
If you’re looking for a role where you can build skills, make an impact, and develop a long-term career within construction administration and social value, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss
