Office Manager

Nicholas Associates is a UK-based recruitment agency that specializes in search and selection, temporary, permanent, and contract recruitment. The company is part of the Nicholas Associates Group, which is a market-leading partner of choice for talent management solutions in various sectors such as engineering, technical & manufacturing, construction, graduate, and executive search. The company invests heavily in finding the best talent to join and enable people to be their best.

Role Description

Position : Office Manager

Location : Sheffield, Rotherham

Sector : Engineering, science, research

Salary : £28,000 - £35,000

I am working with a start-up business in the renewable energy sector. Their R & D facility and their production will all be based in Sheffield. They have a great opportunity for an Office Manager / Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant / Senior Administrator to join their team at the outset of their journey.

Starting with almost a blank canvas, you will take responsibility for :-

• Overseeing the daily operation of the office, ensuring a safe and secure working environment for staff and for visitors
• Ensuring that any recurring legislative requirements are met eg fire alarm tests
• Providing a welcoming and friendly reception service
• Developing office policies and procedures to promote a productive and positive working culture
• Purchasing of office equipment, stationery, consumables etc
• Placing purchase orders for specialist equipment as specified by scientists and engineers
• Dealing with post and ensuring documentation is stored safely
• Co-ordinating any events, travel and transport requirements within the business including booking transport
• Onboarding new starters
• Supporting with training and development where necessary

Experience Required:

• Previous experience of managing an office
• Good IT skills including use of Microsoft software packages
• Good level of commercial awareness
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Excellent telephone manner and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as well as part of a team.
• Reliable and highly self-motivated
• Able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Logical approach and effective problem solving ability
• Positive attitude with ability to influence productive changes
• Proactive – looking for tasks as opposed to waiting to be issued work
• Any experience of working in a laboratory or manufacturing environment would be beneficial