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Are you someone who thrives on keeping things running smoothly, loves being at
the heart of a busy team, and takes pride in delivering exceptional service? If
you're highly organised, proactive, and enjoy working across a variety of tasks
— from finance administration to facilities coordination — this could be the
perfect next step in your career.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
We're looking for a talented CRES Administrator to join Swiss Re's UK & Ireland
Corporate Real Estate & Services team in London. In this role, you'll be a vital
part of ensuring our workplace operates seamlessly — supporting everything from
finance processes and facilities management to communications and project
coordination.
You'll be a central point of contact for colleagues, suppliers, and on-site
services, and your full-time presence in our London office is essential to this
role. Your ability to coordinate effectively, resolve issues proactively, and
deliver a consistently high standard of service will make a real difference to
the day-to-day experience of everyone in the building.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Finance Support
• Raise and manage Purchase Orders accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring
compliance with internal controls, financial procedures, and contractual
requirements
• Process invoices through MySpend/Coupa, maintaining organised financial
documentation and audit trails in line with Swiss Re policies
• Monitor open purchase orders and invoices, proactively following up with
requestors, approvers, and suppliers to minimise delays and ensure timely
payment
• Collaborate with Finance, Procurement, vendors, and internal stakeholders to
support efficient purchasing processes and resolve financial administration
issues
Administration Support
• Manage Snow tickets in collaboration with Facility Management Support
Officers (FMSOs)
• Maintain workplace data in IWMS/Planon, ensuring accuracy and up-to-date
records
• Coordinate Health & Safety tasks, including Display Screen Equipment (DSE)
assessments, first aid and fire marshal training
• Support legal compliance, Internal Environmental Management (IEM) topics, and
ISO certifications (e.g., ISO14001, ISO50001)
• Actively contribute to team meetings by preparing updates, taking accurate
notes, recording agreed actions, and distributing follow-up items in a timely
manner
Communication Support
• Create and distribute Service Communication Messages (SCOM) via ContactOne
• Coordinate poster distribution and support event-related communications
• Maintain and update CRES information on ContactOne and the Enterprise portal
Project Support
• Support CRES projects including vendor management, coordination of site
visits, meeting minutes, and ongoing tool improvements (e.g., meeting room
booking and visitor registration tools)
• Maintain organised project records of discussions, decisions, and follow-up
actions to support effective delivery and team visibility
Relationship Management
• Act as a key contact for multisite suppliers and vendors, including Fruitful
Office, Lyreco, and St John Ambulance
• Attend supplier, subtenant, and internal team meetings, contributing
constructively, capturing key discussion points, and ensuring agreed actions
are followed through
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, suppliers, and stakeholders to deliver
a consistent, professional, and service-focused workplace experience
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ABOUT THE TEAM
The UK & Ireland Corporate Real Estate & Services (CRES) team is responsible for
delivering and maintaining a high-quality, safe, and efficient workplace
environment across Swiss Re's UK and Ireland locations. The team manages a broad
portfolio of services — from facilities operations and vendor relationships to
workplace projects and compliance — all with a focus on creating an outstanding
experience for colleagues every day. As a collaborative and supportive team, we
take pride in our attention to detail, our commitment to service excellence, and
our ability to work together to solve challenges and drive continuous
improvement.
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ABOUT YOU
You are a dependable, people-oriented professional who brings energy and
structure to everything you do. You're comfortable juggling multiple priorities,
communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, and ensuring nothing falls
through the cracks. You take ownership of your work, follow through on
commitments, and contribute positively to the teams and environments you're part
of.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS:
• Proven experience in facilities, office management, or corporate services,
with a solid understanding of day-to-day operational support
• Strong financial administration skills, including experience raising purchase
orders, processing invoices, and working with procurement or finance systems
(e.g., Coupa/MySpend or similar)
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and workplace/helpdesk management systems,
with the ability to maintain accurate data and records
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and support meetings, including
note-taking, action tracking, and timely follow-up with participants
• Experience supporting compliance and Health & Safety administration,
including familiarity with ISO standards or environmental management
processes
THESE ARE ADDITIONAL
NICE TO HAVES:
• Experience working with IWMS platforms such as Planon
• Familiarity with Snow ticketing systems or similar helpdesk tools
• Experience managing supplier or vendor relationships in a corporate
environment
• Exposure to internal communications tools and enterprise portals
• A background in supporting workplace projects or change initiatives
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships
across all levels of an organisation
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a genuine passion for delivering
excellent service
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For United Kingdom, the base salary range for this position is between GBP
28,000 and GBP 42,000 for a full-time role.
The specific salary offered considers:
• The requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role
• The applicant's own profile including education/qualifications, expertise,
specialisation, skills and experience
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This is a fully on-site role. The expectation is that you will be present in the
London office five days per week.
About Swiss Re
Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and
other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more
resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural
catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Combining experience with
creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and
solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more
than 15,000 employees across the world.
Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging
fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where
everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless
of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual
orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other
characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring
their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.
If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career
break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and
experience.
We may use AI-powered tools to support the review and evaluation of applications
for this position. These tools provide additional insights to our recruitment
teams, but all hiring decisions are carefully reviewed and made by people. To
learn more about how we use AI in recruitment and how we handle your personal
data, please review our Data Privacy Statement before applying.
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