Job Title: Office Manager / Administration Manager (Self-Employed)
Location: Wigston, Leicestershire (Office Based)
Hours: Flexible – Full or Part Time Considered
Contract Type: Self-Employed
Industry: Construction
Salary: £20 - £25 per hour
About Us
Our client is a successful, well-established SME operating within the construction and procurement sector. Known for our reliability, professionalism, and longstanding client relationships, we’re now looking for a proactive and experienced Office Manager / Administration Manager to support the Managing Director and keep operations running smoothly.
The Role
This is a hands-on, varied role that requires someone with excellent organisational and financial administration skills. Working closely with the Managing Director but also independently, you’ll be the operational backbone of the business – managing the day-to-day office tasks and helping us continue in our success.
Key Responsibilities
⦁ Oversee and liaise with the company’s Bookkeeper
⦁ Maintain oversight of financial processes: purchase orders, sales invoicing, and cashflow monitoring
⦁ Make supplier and contractor payments in line with agreed schedules
⦁ Manage the MD’s diary and coordinate appointments
⦁ Handle incoming emails and general correspondence
⦁ Provide first-class customer service and respond to client queries professionally
⦁ Carry out facilities management (e.g. liaising with suppliers, managing office supplies)
⦁ Provide general administrative support to ensure the smooth running of daily operations
About You
⦁ Proven experience in an Admin or Office Management role (ideally within an SME)
⦁ Solid understanding of financial processes and experience overseeing bookkeeping, ideally having used Xero
⦁ Highly organised, self-sufficient, and trustworthy
⦁ Strong attention to detail with excellent time management skills
⦁ Confident communicator with a proactive, can-do attitude
⦁ Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of tasks
⦁ Based locally or within easy commuting distance to Wigston
What We Offer
⦁ Flexibility: We’re open to both full-time and part-time hours to suit the right person
⦁ A long-term, stable opportunity within a supportive business
⦁ A role where your contribution is genuinely valued
⦁ Hourly rate: £20-£25 per hour on a self employed basis