Office Manager/ EA

Our client is seeking a proactive and highly organised individual to become the operational hub of their head office. This is a varied role combining responsibility for office operations, facilities management, supplier relationships and IT coordination with executive support.

This is a broad and autonomous position where you'll take ownership of the day-to-day running of a busy head office, ensuring employees have a safe, efficient and professional working environment.

If you enjoy improving processes, managing projects, overseeing office organisation and ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes, this could be the perfect opportunity!

Job Title: Office Manager/ EA

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum

Location: Berkshire

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the day-to-day running of a busy head office, ensuring a safe, efficient and professional working environment
Oversee facilities management, including building maintenance, contractors, suppliers and workplace services
Coordinate office infrastructure, IT equipment and technology providers to ensure employees have the tools and support they need
Continuously review and improve office systems, processes and operational efficiency
Manage office budgets, negotiate supplier contracts and monitor service performance
Lead the onboarding of new employees, coordinating workspace setup and office inductions
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation, workplace policies, fire safety and risk management procedures
Provide Executive Assistant support to senior leadership, including diary management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements and confidential administration
Prepare reports, presentations, board papers and meeting documentation, ensuring actions are followed through
Coordinate company meetings, events and cross-functional projects, acting as a central point of contact across the business
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, ensuring a high standard of service and smooth day-to-day operations

Skills and Experience:

Proven experience within office management, executive assistant or operations support
Strong facilities management and IT services experience
Previous responsibility managing budgets for supplier and contractor management
Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities
The ability to work with confidential information professionally and discreetly
Experience improving office processes and operational efficiencyHuntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

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