At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage office operations, support teams, and coordinate events in a dynamic environment.
- Company: A fantastic organisation with a supportive team culture and growth opportunities.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rates, free onsite parking, and potential for permanent placement.
- Other info: Proactive role with a clear pathway to permanent employment and a focus on development.
- Why this job: Join a professional workplace where your organisational skills can shine and make a difference.
- Qualifications: Experience in office management, strong MS Office skills, and excellent communication abilities.
The predicted salary is between 16 - 17.5 £ per hour.
A fantastic organisation seeking a proactive and experienced Office Manager / Administrator to oversee the smooth operation of their office.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a supportive team environment, with the potential for permanent placement.
Benefits include competitive hourly rates and a professional, friendly workplace that values organisation, attention to detail, and service excellence.
Key responsibilities
- Managing reception duties including answering calls, greeting visitors, handling correspondence, and managing courier and postal services.
- Providing comprehensive secretarial support to senior management, project teams, and engineers, such as report typing, meeting scheduling, minute-taking, and travel arrangements.
- Updating and maintaining employee records, CV database, and resource pools.
- Supporting project documentation, ordering supplies, organising logistics and equipment for site delivery.
- Coordinating internal and external training sessions, including liaising with providers and staff.
- Planning and supporting company and charity events, including team-building activities and festive parties.
- Managing office facilities - booking contractors, overseeing maintenance, ensuring health and safety compliance, and monitoring expenses.
- Ensuring the cleanliness, organisation, and proper stock levels in meeting rooms and communal areas, including kitchen facilities.
- Conducting regular safety checks such as fire alarms and legionella testing, and maintaining records for health & safety compliance.
- Supporting general office administration, including ordering stationery, PPE, and consumables, and managing waste disposal arrangements.
About you
- Proven experience in an office management or administrative role within a busy environment.
- Strong skills in MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and Adobe; confident in managing correspondence and reports.
- Excellent communication, customer service, and relationship-building abilities, both written and verbal.
- Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks efficiently under pressure.
- Proactive, resourceful, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Demonstrates discretion, tact, and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
- Knowledge of facilities management and health & safety procedures is advantageous.
What's on offer
- Hourly rate between
£16.00 - £17.50 .
- Initial temporary position with a clear pathway to permanent employment for the right candidate.
- Supportive and professional work environment focused on development and success.
- This is a fully office based role and offersfree onsiteparking
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Temp to Perm Office Manager / Administrator in Godalming employer: The Recruitment Consultancy Ltd
The Recruitment Consultancy Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Godalming where you can thrive as an Executive Assistant & Office Manager. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we provide opportunities for professional advancement while fostering a collaborative culture that values innovation and teamwork. Enjoy competitive benefits and the chance to make a meaningful impact within our supportive team.
Contact Details:
The Recruitment Consultancy Ltd Recruitment Team
