Office Manager

坯潤; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in consulting and engineering is seeking an Office Manager for their Ellesmere Port office. This full-time, permanent position involves overseeing office operations, managing administrative staff, and ensuring compliance with policies. The role offers competitive salary and flexible benefits, emphasizing professional development and diversity.

Benefits

33 days annual leave including public holidays

Generous contributory pension scheme

Private medical cover

4x base salary life insurance

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4+ years of office management experience.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting procedures and office administration.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage office operations and ensure adherence to company policies.
• Assign and monitor administrative responsibilities.
• Prepare payroll and manage personnel administration activities.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Communication

Time Management

Education

Equivalent education and experience

Job description

Job Description

Wood requires an Office Manager based at our offices located at Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. The Office Manager will be responsible for the organisation and coordination of office operations, directing activities of the project administrative staff in the coordination and management of various administrative activities including adherence to company policies and procedures. This is a full-time, permanent position based on-site.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects, with upstream production playing an important role in providing energy security across the globe.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks giving all employees a voice.
• Competitive salary with regular reviews to ensure market-competitive rewards.
• Flexible benefits package; including 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), a generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance, and more, adaptable to your lifestyle.
• Dedicated to continued professional development with tailored development plans.
• Global connections; collaborate with experts worldwide shaping industry standards.

Responsibilities

1. Manage and ensure adherence to the company policies and procedures related to office infrastructure and resources.
2. Assign and monitor clerical/administrative responsibilities to support project efficiency.
3. Collaborate with project supervisors and managers, providing administrative support.
4. Communicate effectively with supervision and staff.
5. Prepare or oversee payroll, accounts payable, reconciliations, back charges, and invoices.
6. Manage personnel administration activities including recruitment, onboarding, orientation, policy interpretation, and terminations.
7. Oversee purchasing of expendable materials and small tools as approved.
8. Coordinate material control, including receiving all project materials and equipment.
9. Maintain various cost and statistical reports to support construction activities.
10. Maintain a safe, secure, and confidential working environment.
11. Assist with technical systems, software, and IT-related tasks.

Qualifications

1. Minimum of 4+ years of office management experience or equivalent education and experience.
2. Extensive knowledge of accounting procedures, company policies, purchasing, payroll, accounts payable, and office administration.
3. Strong leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
4. Excellent organizational and planning skills.
5. Effective communication skills.
6. Ability to analyze problems and make decisions.
7. Strong work and time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize.
8. Knowledge of training and supervisory techniques.

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We operate in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. Visit us at www.woodplc.com.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on objective criteria, without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or other characteristics as per applicable laws.