Housekeeping Office and Stock Control Coordinator

About the role

Seymour Hotels is looking for a hands-on Office and Stock Control Coordinator to join its busy team. The role combines office administration with physical stock control work and suits someone who enjoys keeping things organised and is not afraid to roll up their sleeves. It is available on either a full-time or part-time basis; applicants must state clearly which they are applying for.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the office team, keeping paperwork, records and systems accurate and up to date.
• Manage stock control for key items such as uniforms, guest amenities, stationery and consumables, maintaining appropriate levels.
• Raise purchase orders, process deliveries and invoices, and reconcile stock movements.
• Carry out regular stock checks and audits, investigate discrepancies and report issues and trends to the manager.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments on orders, deliveries and returns.
• Maintain tidy, safe and well-organised stockrooms, following health and safety and manual-handling guidelines.
• Support basic data entry and reporting, producing simple summaries or spreadsheets on usage, spend and variances.
• Assist with general office tasks such as filing, scanning, printing, email and telephone queries.

Required profile

• Previous experience in an administrative, stock control or coordination role, ideally in hospitality, retail or a similar fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisation, attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comfortable with a mix of office-based and physical work, including lifting and moving stock with appropriate equipment and training.
• Numerate and able to handle figures, quantities and simple reports.
• Proactive, reliable, punctual and flexible, with good communication skills and a team spirit.
• Experience in housekeeping is a bonus but not essential.

Required skills

• Basic IT systems such as Outlook and Excel, and stock or ordering systems; willing to learn new ones.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.

What we offer

• A competitive salary.
• Online retail discounts through the company's benefit platform.
• Referral scheme and recognition schemes.
• Diverse training and development, including in-house and external courses and cross-training.
• Internal transfer and promotion opportunities.
• Employee social events, long service awards and a sickness benefit scheme after 6 months.
• Free flu vaccination and a 24-hour employee assistance programme.