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Gillingham (Kent)
Bowers & Wilkins
Office manager
Posted: 5 September
Offer description

Recruitment Advisor UK & EU for Bowers & Wilkins (part of Masimo Consumer)

Position summary / Main purpose of the role:

Bowers and Wilkins is part of Masimo Consumer and develops a wide range of Audio products from conventional passive loudspeakers to streaming systems, collaborating with brand partnerships in AV and Automotive. Bowers and Wilkins was founded as an engineering-led company, defined by its pursuit of ultimate sound quality which remains key to its continued success. The Office Manager role is based at the company’s Research and Development centre in Southwater, West Sussex, UK, which houses 80+ staff.

The role requires personal assistant skills along with administrative and office management to ensure our Research and Development Facility runs smoothly and the Directors, Senior Management Team and Engineers are fully supported.


Responsibilities

* Facilitate the smooth running of the office in conjunction with Directors, Senior Management, Facilities Manager, HR, IT and CBRE including equipment, maintenance/repairs, catering, cleaning and risk assessments
* Act as front of house by answering the phone and manage all the logistics relating to post and parcels in/out the facility including couriers
* Manage and process purchase requisitions, orders and invoices via SAP and help resolve any supplier payments issues in conjunction with Finance
* Ensure major R&D expenditure is tracked and support Engineering Director and UK finance in making the necessary monthly accruals
* Support and advise on travel itineraries for R&D staff to UK and International destinations
* Support the teams in administrative tasks and maintain the filing systems
* Undertake ad-hoc projects as required by Senior Management Team
* Liaise with visitors including creating schedules and arranging accommodation and transport
* Facilitate tours of the site with our existing Events teams for suppliers and customers


Required Skills/Qualifications

* Experience of managing a busy office including contractors serving the facility
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
* Pro-active, professional and personable approach
* Knowledge of SAP and MS SharePoint or other document management systems is desirable
* Experience of arranging travel and logistics
* Highly organised with ability to multitask, adapt and prioritise


Seniority level

* Associate


Employment type

* Full-time


Job function

* Administrative


Industries

* Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing
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