Fire & Security Administrator

Company: Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated
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Location: London
Job Description:

The Hall & Kay way… it’s a people thing. At Hall & Kay, we deliver complex fire protection and security solutions to protect what matters most to our clients. As technical experts our focus is on the lifetime value of a project. Meaning we can design, supply, install, test and maintain all types of sprinkler, gas suppression, fire detection, and integrated security systems. With 140+ year trading experience and a strong project delivery culture, we are proud to have built lasting relationships with some of the UK’s most respected companies in all areas of industry and construction. Location: Office based – Central London

Our Administrator will provide a high-quality administration and back-office support service to operational teams and clients. You will ensure efficient and effective administration for all service & maintenance provision in line with agreed processes and procedures. You will continuously improve efficiency and effectiveness of our processes to support service delivery.

Main Duties

  • Contribute to effective communications and be the operational support for all service maintenance related activities
  • Demonstrate a responsive ‘can-do’ attitude to the Security/ Fire team and end users across the portfolio
  • Ensure prompt and professional response to customer requests
  • Responsibility for ensuring due compliance to the London & South East contract specifications (Client Specific)
  • Provide monthly reports in the agreed format both internally and to specific clients.
  • Provide Conformity Certificates to clients in line with the required external Auditors (NSI & SSAIB).
  • Ensure all Quality Management Systems are in line with ISO9001, and all administration tasks are carried out in line with this requirement.

Administration

  • Alongside the operational team, plan and co-ordinate PPM, reactive, project and quoted works and ensure correct labour resource allocation through forward planning.
  • Update both client and in-house IT/CAFM systems with works undertaken ensuring statutory certification and PPM completion is obtained from sub-contractors and in-house labour are uploaded onto the IT/CAFM system in a timely manner to ensure all KPIs and SLA are achieved.
  • Ensure PPM planners are up to date and uploaded into the IT/CAFM system and generate monthly PPMs from that system to disseminate to the engineering team.
  • Raise reactive work orders for engineers and sub-contractors and ensuring consistency of communication with the client throughout the life cycle of every specific job raised.
  • Raise purchase orders and renewal of annual sub-contractor orders for PPM, updating contract information sheets for engineers and management contract files.
  • Manage sales trackers and provide back office support to sales teams as required.
  • Ensure timesheets are processed weekly, ensuring job numbers are correct for input, and expenses claimed are accompanied with the necessary background paperwork.
  • Liaise with client, sub-contractors, engineers and H & K managers as necessary and ensuring the highest levels of contract/back office support to both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Manage and track in coming client calls in line with Security/Fire Operating procedures.
  • Prepare weekly and monthly applications for payment and submit to client for all quoted, reactive and PPM works.
  • Liaise with clients and Contract Managers to resolve invoice/application queries in a timely manner.
  • Provide general administration support to the team and client staff as appropriate.
  • Manage and Apply for Police Intervention to client’s systems with the relevant police authority (ACPO).
  • Provide details on request to operational teams for the correct management of nuisance alarms from client systems.
  • Ensure that administration procedures and records are maintained in line with company policy and outside accreditation bodies including NSI & SSAIB.
  • Support Operational team and key stakeholders to maintain policies and procedures to ensure conformity to outside accreditation bodies including NSI & SSAIB

What we will need from you as an Administrator

  • Previous experience in a similar administrative role, preferably in customer service is highly desirable.
  • Previous experience within the Fire & Security sector would be an advantage but FM or engineering experience is essential.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines (essential).
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy (essential).
  • Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (essential) and CRM software (desirable as training will be provided).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills (essential).
  • Strong problem-solving and customer service skills (essential).
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team (essential).
  • Able to use initiative, be proactive and contribute to continuous improvement activities (essential).

What you can expect in return as an Administrator

  • Salary Range competitive & negotiable depending on experience
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and option to buy 5 days
  • Contributory company pension scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Private medical scheme
  • Hours: 36.5 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 8.45 – 16.40, Friday 8.45 – 16:00)
  • Location: On-site – London, GBR

Please note: You may be required to undertake a DBS check as part of your job role at Hall & Kay.

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Posted: October 9th, 2026