Service Office Administrator
We’re looking for a customer-focused Administrator to join our cottages.com team. Based in our St Mawes office, this is a full-time, permanent position working 9am–5pm with Saturday availability essential.
Your mission
As our new Administrator, your mission is to deliver high-quality administrative support that ensures our managed properties operate smoothly and efficiently. With a particular focus on cleaning, maintenance, and Health & Safety coordination, you’ll play a key role in supporting property recruitment, onboarding, retention, and the ongoing success of our Property Management Service – helping us delight both homeowners and guests.
What you'll be doing
• Own and deliver efficient administrative support across the Property Management Service function
• Collaborate with the Regional Operations Manager and local teams to ensure smooth servicing of managed properties
• Assist with the sales and promotion of our Property Management Service to new and existing owners
• Support cleaning, maintenance, and Health & Safety coordination to maintain high operational standards
• Ensure owner and guest queries are resolved efficiently and exceed expectations
• Promote our brands professionally within the local community
• Support local promotional events, owner functions, PR activities, and county shows
• Provide cross-functional support to local recruitment teams, other regional offices, and Head Office as required
Who we’re looking for
You’ll thrive in this role if you’re highly organised, customer-obsessed, and energised by working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. You enjoy being part of a team, take pride in delivering excellent service, and are always keen to learn and grow.
We’re looking for someone who brings:
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong computer literacy, with Microsoft Office knowledge preferred
• A genuine passion for customer service
• A collaborative and proactive approach to getting things done
• An interest in travel – particularly UK holidays
How you'll make an impact
• Support the smooth onboarding, management, and retention of properties within our managed services portfolio
• Help drive owner satisfaction through responsive and effective communication
• Maintain high standards across cleaning, maintenance, and H&S coordination
• Contribute to the success and visibility of our brands within the local community
• Strengthen collaboration between regional teams and Head Office
• Play a key role in delivering operational excellence within the Southwold office
Why you’ll want to work at Awaze
We offer a versatile position in a strong professional and social environment – one you’ll have the opportunity to influence and help shape. You’ll be part of an international company that invests in the future, and join a dynamic, fast-paced department with skilled and committed colleagues who support each other.
We’re a people-first business – and we know that our success starts with our teams. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll enjoy:
• Generous discounts on holidays across our brands
• Real opportunities to grow, learn and shape your role – with career progression both vertically and horizontally, across countries and responsibilities
• The chance to be part of a team delivering strong commercial results in a growing business
Worth knowing
This is a full-time, permanent position based in our St Mawes office. Office hours are 9am–5pm and Saturday availability is essential. We also require the successful candidate to have a full and clean driving license.
About Awaze
Our mission is clear - to create amazing holidays with Europe’s widest choice of holiday homes.
With more than 110,000 properties across Europe, we are the largest managed vacation rentals business in the region. Our ambition is not only to be the biggest, but the best provider of holiday homes in Europe.
As travel continues to evolve, we are focused on what comes next. We will keep strengthening our relationships with guests and homeowners, continuously improving the way we work, and delivering strong performance. By making things simpler and smarter, we are building a business that is ready for what’s next - powered by proud, passionate and inclusive people.
What’s next?
If this sounds like the right next step for you, hit “Apply” and follow the instructions to submit your application. We tailor our recruitment process to each role to give both you and our hiring teams the best possible chance to assess whether this could be the start of a successful collaboration. You’ll hear from us shortly after we’ve reviewed your application.
We’re committed to running an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, and if you have any specific requirements or adjustments needed for the interview, just let us know when you accept your invitation – we’re happy to accommodate.
- Department
- Operations
- Role
- Service Office Administrator
- Locations
- St Mawes
- Yearly salary
- £26,267.55
Our Perks & Benefits
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🌴 Travel that inspires
All of our team members get exclusive travel discounts on over 100,000 properties across Europe - relax, recharge, and experience our product like a guest, gaining valuable insight along the way.
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🏆 Join a market leader
We are proud to be the leading managed vacation rental player in Europe. We operate well known brands with a strong heritage in over 25 countries and have more than 100,000 holiday accommodation choices.
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🌍 Other local benefits
Our benefits are adapted to each country we operate in, ensuring competitive, locally relevant support and perks wherever you're based.
What to expect from our hiring process
At Awaze, we know that applying for a new role is a big step - so we aim to make our hiring process as clear, respectful, and engaging as possible.
We believe hiring should be a two-way conversation. It’s just as much about you getting to know us, as it is about us learning more about you.
While the exact process can vary depending on the role, here’s what you can generally expect:
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1. Initial Conversation
We like to keep things relaxed, so we'll usually start with an informal call. This is a chance for us to get to know each other, learn about your background and interests, and give you a better sense of the role and Awaze as a whole.
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2. Interview Stage
If our initial conversation goes well, we will invite you for an interview. This stage will give us an opportunity to understand your skills and potential, and for you to explore whether Awaze, the culture and the role align with your ambitions.
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3. Additional Steps
Some roles may involve follow-up interviews, presentations or skills assessments. If that's the case, our team will talk you through every step, so you always know what to expect.