This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in helping others and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Whilst previous Office Manager experience would be advantageous, the business is open to candidates from strong administrative, office support, PA or coordination backgrounds who can demonstrate excellent organisation, initiative and a genuine desire to contribute to a positive workplace culture.
You will become a central figure within the business, supporting employees across all departments, ensuring the office operates efficiently and helping to create a welcoming and engaging environment for staff, visitors and clients alike.
Office Manager Salary & Benefits
* £30,000 to £40,000 DOE
* 25 days holiday rising to 30 with loyalty incentives
* Company bonus schemes
* Department social budgets and regular team events
* Mentor scheme, internal training and access to external courses including Udemy
* Critical illness cover and death in service cover
* Modern office facilities including a stocked kitchen and collaborative workspace
* Supportive, energetic culture focused on excellence, progression and personal development
* Long-term career growth opportunities in a rapidly scaling business
Office Manager Overview
* Take ownership of the day-to-day running of the Whiteley head office
* Act as a key point of contact for employees, visitors, clients and suppliers
* Coordinate meeting rooms, visitor management and office activities
* Organise travel, accommodation and logistical arrangements for staff as required
* Support the onboarding of new employees, ensuring workspaces, equipment and introductions are arranged in advance
* Coordinate meetings, diaries and schedules using Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Bookings
* Assist with internal events, social activities, training sessions and wider employee engagement initiatives
* Maintain office supplies, facilities and general workplace organisation
* Provide administrative support to senior leaders and department managers where required
* Work closely with teams across finance, commercial, design, HSEQ and operations
* Identify opportunities to improve office processes, efficiency and employee experience
* Promote a positive, professional and people-focused office environment
Office Manager Requirements
* Previous experience within an Office Manager, Office Coordinator, Team Administrator, Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant or similar office-based role
* Strong IT skills including Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Bookings, Teams, Word and Excel
* Experience coordinating meetings, diaries, travel arrangements and general office administration
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
* Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving
* Confident communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships at all levels
* Self-motivated, organised and comfortable working independently when required
* Positive, enthusiastic and willing to take ownership of tasks both large and small
* A genuine interest in supporting people and contributing to a positive workplace culture
* Commutable to Whiteley and happy to be office based full-time
Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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Salary description
£30000.00 - £40000.00 per year