Business Support Manager

JSR 247 Limited; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa Sponsorship available

Job summary

JSR 247 Limited is seeking an experienced Office Manager to oversee office administration, construction compliance, workforce records, payroll and project coordination in the UK.

You will work closely with senior management, employees, clients and accreditation bodies to keep operations safe, compliant and efficient while supporting growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience in the construction industry is required.
• Experience preparing RAMS, toolbox talks and daily briefings is essential.
• Experience managing Constructionline, CHAS, SafeContractor or similar accreditations is required.
• Sound understanding of UK construction health and safety requirements and due diligence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and maintain RAMS, toolbox talks and daily briefings.
• Support health and safety compliance and due diligence.
• Manage accreditation applications, renewals and documentation for industry certs.
• Assess worker qualifications, training, experience and competency against project needs.
• Maintain workforce training and qualification records; monitor expiry and renewals.
• Audit PPE records and manage PPE issue/inspection/ replacement records.
• Plan work schedules and coordinate personnel and resources for projects.
• Process weekly payroll and assist with budgeting and financial analysis.
• Manage correspondence related to accounts, sales, statistics and recruitment vacancies.
• Develop relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers and accreditation bodies.
• Assist senior management with market analysis and growth strategies.
• Support efficient and profitable company operations with high customer service standards.

Skills

RAMS preparation

Toolbox talks

Payroll budgeting

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Communication

Travel coordination

Education

NVQ Level 7 in Construction Senior Management or Site Manager

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Payroll software

Document management software

Accreditation portals (Constructionline, CHAS, SafeContractor)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Office Manager to oversee our office administration, construction compliance, workforce records, payroll and operational coordination.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior management, employees, clients, accreditation bodies and relevant government departments. They will play an important role in ensuring that the company operates safely, efficiently, profitably and in accordance with applicable construction industry requirements.

Visa Sponsorship available for the competent candidate.

Job SOC: 4141

Job Title: Business Support Manager

Candidates must apply from inside the UK only.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and maintain Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), toolbox talks and daily briefings
• Support compliance with applicable health and safety legislation, company policies, industry standards and due-diligence requirements
• Manage accreditation applications, renewals and supporting documentation for Constructionline, CHAS, SafeContractor and other relevant industry certifications
• Assess workers’ and job applicants’ qualifications, training, experience and competency against individual project requirements
• Maintain accurate workforce training and qualification records, monitor expiry dates and coordinate required training or renewals
• Audit and maintain accurate records relating to the issue, inspection and replacement of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Plan work schedules, allocate tasks and coordinate the personnel, activities and resources required for construction projects
• Process weekly payroll and assist with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and the implementation of suitable financial software systems
• Manage correspondence and enquiries relating to accounts, sales, statistical information and recruitment vacancies
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers, accreditation bodies, government departments and other stakeholders
• Work with senior management to analyse market trends, develop business strategies and identify opportunities for sustainable growth
• Help ensure that the company operates effectively, efficiently and profitably while maintaining high standards of customer service.

Essential Requirements

• Have a minimum of three years’ relevant experience within the construction industry.
• Have practical experience preparing RAMS, toolbox talks and daily briefings.
• Have experience managing Constructionline, CHAS, SafeContractor or comparable construction industry accreditations.
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of applicable UK construction health and safety requirements, compliance procedures and due-diligence obligations.
• Have experience managing workforce qualifications, training records and competency requirements.
• Have experience maintaining PPE records and supporting workplace compliance audits.
• Be capable of processing weekly payroll and supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Possess strong organisational, administrative, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Be able to prioritise workloads, plan schedules, assign tasks and delegate responsibilities effectively.
• Be confident communicating with senior management, clients, employees, contractors and government departments.
• Hold a full and valid driving licence and be able to travel to project sites or external meetings when required.
• Have NVQ Level 7 in the Construction Senior Management or Site Manager, Project Coordinator.
• Be willing to work towards relevant professional qualifications or memberships, such as IOSH, CIOB or IDE, where appropriate to the role.
• Opportunity to develop professional knowledge and work towards relevant industry qualifications.

IT Skills Required

• Be proficient in Microsoft 365, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Be able to use Excel for payroll, budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
• Have experience using accounting, payroll and document-management software.
• Be confident using online accreditation portals, including Constructionline, CHAS and SafeContractor.
• Be able to maintain secure electronic records and adapt to new business systems.

JSR 247 Limited is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates.