Office Manager

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving electrical contracting business is looking for an Office Manager in England. The role involves overseeing office operations, managing administration, and leading a small team. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in office management and possess strong organizational and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential, while background in construction is a plus. This is a full-time position with competitive salary and an opportunity for professional growth.

Benefits

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Qualifications

• Previous experience in an office management or senior administrative role is required.
• Experience within construction or electrical contracting is desirable but not essential.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and office management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily office administration and office-based staff.
• Maintain health & safety documentation and compliance records.
• Assist with invoicing, expenses, and general accounts administration.
• Liaise with engineers, project managers, and directors for efficient operations.
• Ensure compliance and training are up to date.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Conflict resolution skills

Time management skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Office management systems

Job description

Office Manager

Office based - Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

£30,000 - £35,000 DOE

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My client is a thriving electrical contracting business looking to appoint a driven Office Manager to become the backbone of their operations, overseeing the smooth running of a busy office and leading an Administrator in a hands‑on, varied role.

Duties include:

• Manage daily office administration and office-based staff
• Maintain health & safety documentation and compliance records
• Assist with invoicing, expenses, and general accounts administration
• Liaise with engineers, project managers, directors, and the procurement team to ensure smooth communication, support project delivery, and maintain efficient office operations.
• Ensure compliance and training are up to date by managing engineers certifications and training records, keeping company insurances current, and coordinating any additional staff training as required.

The successful candidate must have/be:

• Previous experience in an office management or senior administrative role
• Experience within construction or electrical contracting is desirable but not essential
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Confident using Microsoft Office and office management systems
• Good leadership, conflict resolution and time management skills.

This is a varied and interesting role within a supportive and growing organisation. If you feel you meet the above criteria, please apply online for immediate consideration.