About Us
We are a fast-paced and growing construction group operating across scaffold, rope access (abseil), and general construction divisions. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality work safely and efficiently, we're looking for an experienced and proactive Office Manager to join our team and support the next stage of our growth.
Role Overview
The Office Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the Directors and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the administrative function across all divisions. This is a hands-on position requiring excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills. The successful candidate will oversee the admin team, coordinate office procedures, and serve as the central point for internal operations support.
Key Responsibilities
Executive Support:
* Provide high-level administrative support to the Directors across all business areas
* Manage scheduling, meeting preparation, and follow-ups for senior leadership
* Handle confidential correspondence and documentation
Office & Admin Management:
* Oversee the day-to-day operations of the office environment
* Lead and manage the admin team, ensuring workloads are balanced and deadlines are met
* Maintain and improve administrative processes and systems
* Ensure document control, filing systems and project records are consistently managed across all divisions
Team Coordination & Oversight:
* Supervise administrative support functions for the scaffold, abseil, and construction teams
* Act as a liaison between project/site teams and the admin office
* Coordinate resourcing of administrative tasks and provide cross-division support where required
Compliance & Communication:
* Ensure business licences, insurance records, accreditations and training records are kept up to date
* Assist with the preparation of tender submissions
* Take ownership of company audits.
* Support HR and compliance tracking (e.g. CSCS, IRATA, first aid certification records etc.)
Key Skills & Experience
* Proven experience in office or operations management, ideally in a construction or trade environment
* Strong leadership and people management skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
* Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks across departments
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); knowledge of project or finance software is a plus
* Comfortable handling confidential and sensitive information
What We Offer
* A collaborative and dynamic working environment
* Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership
* Involvement in exciting and diverse projects across London and beyond
* Career growth potential as the company expands
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00-£42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
Work Location: In person