We are currently recruiting for an experienced and knowledgable Office Manager with excellent administrative skills to provide comprehensive and well-organised clerical leadership within a busy professional services company in Kibworth, Leicestershire.
This truly varied role is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished candidate who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with an interesting range of responsibilities.
Hours:
- 36.5 hours; Monday - Thursday 9.00am - 5.30pm each day, Friday 9.00am - 4.30pm.
- Office based.
Salary and benefits:
- Up to £32,000
- Free parking
- 25 days' annual leave (+ bank holidays)
- Great range of benefits
As Office Manager you'll have the following duties and responsibilities:
- Maintaining office services across all sites, reviewing office systems and identifying trends
- Managing and negotiating external supplier contracts
- Internal and external meeting and event management
- Leadership and management of the clerical team
- Coordinating company insurances, office leases, and facilities management.
- Reconciling and approving supplier quotations and accounts
- First Aider, responsible for overseeing office Health & Safety
- Maximising the use of admin resources within the company to ensure that quality, service standards and productivity levels are met
- Secretarial duties to support the office administration team as required
- Providing introduction and overview of the admin function as part of the induction procedure
We're looking for an Office Manager with the following skills and experience:
- Prior experience in a similar administration management role with line management responsibilities
- Evidence of previously managing and negotiating with a broad range of suppliers
- IT proficient, with a good knowledge of MS Office
- Adept at working with individuals across departments in a positive and constructive manner
- Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach with excellent communication skills
- Strong time management, prioritisation and organisation skills