Our client is seeking a highly organised and experienced Office Manager to ensure the smooth running of their Leicester-based office. This role involves a range of health & safety, administrative, financial and managerial tasks. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing Health and Safety compliance, managing budgets, ensuring statutory compliance, developing service levels, implementing processes and procedures, and managing day-to-day property issues. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills, experience in managing people and a flexible approach to change.
* Oversee Health & Safety compliance
* Manage budgets and ensure statutory compliance
* Develop service levels and implement processes
What you'll do:
As an Office Manager, your role will be pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of our client's office in Leicester. You will be tasked with overseeing Health & Safety compliance, managing budgets, ensuring statutory compliance, developing service levels, implementing processes and procedures, and managing day-to-day property issues. Your ability to lead a team effectively will be crucial in meeting the varying workloads throughout the day. You will also play a key role in disaster planning and maintaining security within the site.
* Ensure the efficient functioning of the office on a daily basis
* Manage and schedule a team to meet varying workloads
* Work closely with the Health & Safety Manager to ensure site compliance
* Carry out risk assessments and attend quarterly Health and Safety meetings
* Create budgets for all areas within responsibility
* Ensure statutory compliance in all required areas
* Develop, implement and maintain documented processes to deliver agreed service levels
* Manage day-to-day administration & management of contracts / suppliers
* Manage day to day issues with properties management agent(s)
* Work closely with site ROH to deliver agreed service levels and support day to day running of the site
What you bring:
The ideal candidate for this Office Manager position brings a wealth of experience in administrative systems management, including proficiency in Microsoft Office software. Your background in Health & Safety or management will be invaluable in this role. Your excellent organisational skills coupled with your ability to manage time effectively will enable you to meet deadlines even under pressure. Your leadership skills will shine as you guide your team towards achieving their goals. Your communication skills will allow you to interact effectively at all levels within the organisation.
* Experience of development, management and operation of administrative systems and ICT packages including Microsoft Office software
* Management or H & S experience
* Excellent organisational and time management skills
* Ability to lead and manage other staff
* Ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence.
* Knowledge and understanding of managing people
* Ability to work under pressure and meet conflicting demands within deadlines
* Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
* Flexible and positive approach to change
* Professional and customer service orientated
What sets this company apart:
Our client is a well-established organisation that values professionalism and a customer service orientation. They offer a supportive work environment where team collaboration is encouraged. Their commitment to maintaining high standards of Health & Safety, as well as their dedication to providing excellent service, makes them an employer of choice.
What's next:
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About the job
Contract Type: FULL_TIME
Specialism: Business Support
Focus: Office Manager
Industry: Admin and Secretarial
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Mid Management
Contract Type: FULL_TIME
Specialism: Business Support
Focus: Office Manager
Industry: Admin and Secretarial
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 per annum
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Mid Management
Location: Leicester
FULL_TIME
Job Reference: O9P2SF-91FD0A5D
Date posted: 2 May 2025
Consultant: Connor Morris
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