Sanctuary Group
Document Controller
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Document Controller
Document Controller
Location: Chester, Cheshire Salary: £32,606 - £34,322 per year Work Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
About Sanctuary
Sanctuary is one of the UK’s leading providers of housing, care, and community services, employing around 13,000 people. We value diversity, nurture talent, and recognise contributions with fair rewards.
About the Role
We are looking for a Document Controller to join our Development function at Beech Grove Homes, supporting a six-person Design Team in delivering comprehensive design and technical support.
As Document Controller, you will ensure:
- Accuracy, organisation, and distribution of project documentation in compliance with departmental standards.
- Version control, issuance of technical information, and management of structured document packs.
- Compliance with procedures, serving as a central contact for document-related enquiries.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain strict methodical documentation control, meeting set deadlines.
- Manage and maintain Sanctuary’s electronic document management system – Sharefile including permissions and compliance checks.
- Monitor document flow, track revisions, and notify teams of updates or non-compliance.
- Review and update document control procedures, workflows, and internal quality systems.
- Develop relationships with architects, engineers, consultants to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Provide data management support, respond to information requests, and generate reports.
- Liaise with consultants and utilities for pre-construction document management.
- Support project administration, including printing, scanning, and filing systems.
- Ensure files (e.g., Operation and Maintenance manuals) remain up to date.
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Skills & Experience Required
- GCSEs equivalent in English and Maths (literacy and numeracy proficiency).
- Proven administrative experience in a structured environment.
- Understanding of housebuilding processes and compliance.
- Recent support experience for senior management.
- Excellent organisational, planning, and interpersonal skills.
- Customer care focus, with strong relationship-building ability.
- Fully valid driving licence (essential, as travel is required).
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What We Offer
- Nationwide service across England and Scotland, empowering over 250,000 people.
- Diverse, inclusive culture to nurture talent and reward contributions.
- Attractive employment package:
- 25 days annual leave + public holidays (max 30 days after 3+ years).
- Pension scheme with employer contributions.
- Life Assurance, Employee Advice (including counselling), and voluntary health plans.
- Cycle to Work scheme, discounts, and wellbeing support.
- Recognition schemes and staff networks fostering inclusion.
- Starting salary £32,606, rising to £34,322 after 12 months (performance-based).
Application & Inclusion
- Closing Date: 8 July 2026.
- Inclusion is core to our values—we welcome and adjust the application process to support diverse backgrounds.
For more information, explore our careers pages (www.sanctuary.co.uk). Enquiries: corporate.recruitment@sanctuary.co.uk.
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