Office Manager

Unite People; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Unite People is seeking an organized Office Manager to oversee day-to-day office operations within a busy construction business. You will support management and project teams, coordinate administrative activities and ensure the office runs efficiently.

Experience in construction or related industry preferred, with strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in MS Office and a proactive approach to process improvement are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Office Manager or Senior Administrator, ideally within construction or a related industry.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience coordinating suppliers, managing office expenditure and maintaining records.
• A proactive approach to resolving problems and supporting colleagues.
• High levels of accuracy, discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information

Responsibilities

• Manage daily office operations, supplies, equipment and facilities.
• Provide administrative support to senior management and construction teams.
• Coordinate meetings, diaries, travel arrangements and accommodation.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations and meeting minutes.
• Maintain accurate records, filing systems and confidential documentation.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and visitors professionally.
• Coordinate purchase orders, track office expenditure and assist with invoice queries.
• Support new-starter onboarding, including equipment, access and induction arrangements.
• Oversee office administrators, allocating workloads and maintaining standards.
• Coordinate office health and safety arrangements, maintenance and facilities contractors.
• Improve administrative processes to support efficient working across the business.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Attention to detail

Discretion

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Office Manager - Construction

We are seeking an organised and proactive Office Manager to oversee day-to-day office operations within a busy construction business. You will support management and project teams, coordinate administrative activities and ensure the office runs efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily office operations, supplies, equipment and facilities.
• Provide administrative support to senior management and construction teams.
• Coordinate meetings, diaries, travel arrangements and accommodation.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations and meeting minutes.
• Maintain accurate records, filing systems and confidential documentation.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and visitors professionally.
• Coordinate purchase orders, track office expenditure and assist with invoice queries.
• Support new-starter onboarding, including equipment, access and induction arrangements.
• Oversee office administrators, allocating workloads and maintaining standards.
• Coordinate office health and safety arrangements, maintenance and facilities contractors.
• Improve administrative processes to support efficient working across the business.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience as an Office Manager or Senior Administrator, ideally within construction or a related industry.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience coordinating suppliers, managing office expenditure and maintaining records.
• A proactive approach to resolving problems and supporting colleagues.
• High levels of accuracy, discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information