At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage office operations, coordinate travel, and support senior management in a dynamic tech environment.
- Company: Fast-growing technology business with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, develop your skills, and enjoy a supportive workplace culture.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and to make a real impact in a vibrant team.
- Why this job: Play a key role in keeping the organisation running smoothly while tackling diverse challenges.
- Qualifications: Experience in office management, strong communication skills, and a proactive attitude.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
The Opportunity
- Office Manager, Maternity Cover
- Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Sector: Technology
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and proactive Office Manager to join a fast-growing technology business on a maternity cover contract.
This is a varied, hands-on position combining office and facilities management, fleet coordination, travel arrangements and wider business administration.
The successful candidate will be equally comfortable handling administrative responsibilities at their desk and taking a practical approach to resolving issues around the office and across company sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Overseeing the day-to-day running of the office and wider business support functions.
- Managing reception duties and providing a professional welcome to visitors.
- Acting as the first point of contact for facilities-related matters and coordinating timely resolutions.
- Maintaining clean, organised and well-presented working environments across company sites.
- Managing office supplies, equipment inventories and workspace planning.
- Coordinating external contractors and monitoring service standards.
- Supporting workplace health and safety procedures.
- Providing administrative and operational project support to senior management.
- Coordinating the company vehicle fleet, including servicing, MOTs, insurance, condition checks and compliance.
- Organising UK and overseas travel and accommodation.
- Supporting new starter onboarding, including workspace preparation, uniforms and first-day arrangements.
- Providing administrative support for employee engagement, internal communications and reward and recognition activities.
- Assisting with the completion of tender documentation.
About You
We are looking for a highly organised, adaptable and practical individual who enjoys taking ownership of problems and seeing them through to resolution.
You will ideally have
- Previous experience in office, contractor or facilities management.
- A full UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel between sites and drive company vehicles when required.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Confidence liaising with customers, contractors and senior stakeholders.
- The ability to manage routine and sensitive matters professionally.
- Excellent attention to detail, particularly when handling personal or confidential information.
- The ability to prioritise effectively and manage your own workload.
- A proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach.
- Experience creating, maintaining or distributing compliance and policy documentation would be advantageous.
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Office Manager who enjoys variety and wants to play an important role in keeping a busy organisation running smoothly.
You will have the chance to take responsibility for a broad range of operational activities while supporting colleagues, senior stakeholders and the wider business.
To apply, please submit your CV or contact us confidentially for further information about the organisation, location, contract duration and package.
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Contact Details:
Nigel Wright Group Careers Recruitment Team
