Part Time Office Manager in Birmingham

Are you an experienced Office manager looking for a part time role based in Birmingham? Our client is able to offer an excellent opportunity for an experienced office administrator or office manager who has previously worked within an engineering, architectural, construction or wider professional-services environment. Our client is an established consultancy working in the construction space. The business currently employs a close-knit team of consultancy professionals across offices in the UK, with plans to grow steadily over the coming years while maintaining its supportive culture and flexible approach to work.

The position will involve working approximately 2.5 to 3 days per week. The preferred arrangement would be five shorter working days, for example between 10:00am and 2:45pm, although alternative working patterns can be considered. The successful candidate will need to provide at least half a day of support on Fridays, and you would typically attend the office one day per week. The preference is for the Office Manager to attend the office approximately one day per week, although there is again flexibility around the exact working arrangement.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing and issuing client invoices
• Monitoring and chasing outstanding payments by telephone and email
• Managing timesheets and internal administrative processes
• Processing invoices from subcontractors and consultants
• Supporting document control and maintaining company templates
• Managing office supplies and general office administration
• Coordinating CPD sessions, meetings and training
• Managing incoming CVs and supporting recruitment administration
• Supporting the onboarding of new employees
• Monitoring and responding to general enquiries

Marketing support

The role will also include assisting with the company's marketing activity, including:

• Managing company social-media accounts
• Coordinating project photographs and video content
• Updating company brochures and website content
• Assisting with the preparation and formatting of marketing materials

Experience using publishing or design software would be useful but is not essential.

Additional responsibilities

Depending on experience, the successful candidate may also assist with:

• Framework and supplier applications
• Business-development administration
• Following up new client enquiries
• Organising staff social events
• Proofreading and formatting reports, proposals and other documents

About you

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in an office-management, administration or business-support role
• Experience working within an engineering, architectural, construction or professional-services consultancy
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Confidence dealing with clients and chasing outstanding invoices
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good Microsoft Office skills
• The ability to work independently and manage a varied workload
• A flexible and proactive approach

What is on offer

The company provides a genuinely flexible and employee-focused working environment. Benefits include:

• A highly flexible part-time working arrangement
• Hybrid working
• Generous holiday entitlement
• A supportive and collaborative team
• The opportunity to shape a newly created role
• Scope for the position to develop as the business grows
• A healthy approach to workload and work-life balance

The company is growing naturally and sustainably, with a focus on securing the right projects, retaining its people and maintaining a positive working culture. If this sounds like something of interest and you would like to know more then apply now with a copy of your CV ASAP.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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