Are you aged 18 – 24, unemployed and claiming Universal Credit? If yes, then this job could be the perfect match for you and help you kickstart your journey into the workplace. To read more on the Kickstart Scheme set up by the government, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/kickstart-scheme.  

Please speak to your job centre work coach before applying to this role. Without their referral, you will not be eligible to apply. 

This role will be 25 hours a week, Monday – Friday. We are a flexible employer which means we work both at home, and in the office. Your hours and days in the office will be agreed with your line manager prior to starting.  

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are proud of our inclusive and diverse workforce. If you have a disability and/or require any reasonable adjustments to be made ahead of your interview, please let us know and we will make any necessary arrangements. 

Roles and Responsibilities:  

The Property Coordinator role will support the Property & Workplace team in making TalkTalk a great place to work. 

Based at our Salford HQ with occasional travel to Irlam, your role will help ensure maintenance and repairs happen in a timely manner, that lease obligations are fulfilled by both TalkTalk and our tenants, and that our buildings are safe, secure and are an environment our staff can thrive. 

This role is ideal for anyone considering a career in facilities or property management.   

Responsibilities will include: 

• Reviewing, challenging, and approving quotations for building maintenance and repairs to ensure correct scope and value for money. 

• Liaising with tenants, landlords and in house teams on financial matters 

• Processing of rent and associated payments. 

• Implementing and improving our security processes to keep our buildings secure & comply with required standards. 

• Working with our facilities team to ensure meeting and collaboration spaces are set up correctly for events.  

• Coordination of office moves and refurbishments.  

• Administration of property databases 

• Administration of car parking for staff 

Additional Support you will receive: 

• Teamwork 

• Communication 

• Problem solving 

• The use of office applications 

• Developing a growth mindset 

• Working independently and potentially working remotely 

• Dealing with difficult customers/stakeholders 

During the placement, you will be fully supported through the following ways: 

• Regular check ins with your manager  

• Informal monthly check ins with the Early Careers Manager and other kickstart colleagues   

• Training and development workshops to support employability and interpersonal skills  

• An assigned buddy within your team  

• A mentor from our senior leader population  

• Bespoke Kickstart diary to capture your learnings and progress throughout  

• CV/LinkedIn and Job Application support with mock interviews  

• And so much more… 

The Company 

We’re TalkTalk, a challenger brand in the world of Broadband, Phone, Mobile and TV. Our job is to bring the best value connectivity, to everyone. We believe every customer matters, so we offer products and services that are simple, affordable, reliable and fair. 

We’ve created a working environment where you can be yourself and give your all. This 6-month placement promises to be exciting, meaningful, and challenging. If this appeals to you then please click apply.  

The Department 

The Property & Workplace team manage several offices all round the country for over 1500 employees as well as multiple tenants. Working with our outsourced facilities partner, we keep the building’s mechanical & electrical systems online to ensure our staff can keep our network running, as well as reception, car parking, catering, security, and general day to day office requirements. We are also responsible for income to the business from commercial tenants and ensuring we comply our own contractual obligations to landlords.  

As a recognised Top 50 Inclusive Employer in the UK, we know that diversity means success and innovation. We want our workplace to reflect the communities and customer we serve. Being inclusive is part of our DNA; we are all 100% human, and we create a culture where you can truly be yourself.

We’re also not your usual 9-5. We are a dynamic workplace and we want to talk to you about how you like to work.