Office Manager

Saab; Fareham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense company in Fareham is seeking an Office Manager to ensure the smooth running of its offices. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and IT skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. Responsibilities include diary management, travel coordination, and general administrative duties. A proactive and positive attitude is essential. This position offers opportunities for personal growth and a balanced work-life.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an office manager or in an administrative role.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong team player with a solution-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist with travel and accommodation arrangements.
• Organise diaries and group meetings for managers.
• Manage conference room bookings and ensure cleanliness.

Skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Problem-solving skills

Time-management skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Proactive attitude

Job description

Overview

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia’s largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

As part of the global entity Saab AB, Saab UK combines the innovative spirit of a start-up with the resources and expertise of a larger corporation. Globally, Saab employs over 24,000 people, with operations on every continent. Our partnerships with UK customers and industry mean we are able to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges, anticipating the threats of tomorrow. We invest 23% of our annual revenue into research and development, collaborating with a range of partners including industry and academia.

Saab is a company that offers our employees plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing a workplace where individuals can thrive professionally, paving the way for future progression. We also recognise the need for a healthy work-life balance to ensure our staff have the chance to live a fulfilling life beyond the workplace.

The Role

This role will be part of our Saab Seaeye business unit in Fareham. The Office Manager for Seaeye will be a highly organised and proactive administrator ensuring the smooth functioning of the offices in our T1 & T2 buildings. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented, able to multitask, excellent communication skills, capable of maintaining a productive and positive workplace environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with travel and accommodation
• Dealing with external phone calls and forwarding to relevant departments
• Diary organisation for Managers where necessary and arranging group meetings
• Event and Social planning including organisational team building activities
• Standing in for Executive Assistant when required
• Ensure the office runs smoothly, high levels of organisational effectiveness, communication and safety for staff and visitors.
• First point of contact for general enquiries
• Ordering and organising office & kitchen supplies. Positive relationships with suppliers and source new suppliers when needed
• Ensure the office and kitchen and communal areas are kept presentable, unpacking dishwashers, distributing fruit and maintaining the coffee machines in each building
• Organising all visitor and new starter SmartID’s
• Overall coordination of conference room bookings. If required, order refreshments/lunch. Ensure conference rooms are tidy at the end of each day
• General office administration duties including photocopying/scanning when needed
• Audit office equipment twice yearly and keep the Registers updated
• Provide back up for the Facilities Manager if he is absent and contractors are on site.
• Handle all incoming mail and dispatch of outgoing mail/parcels.
• Provide support, when required, at offsite events
• Ad hoc support and special projects, when required

Qualifications

• Organisational, IT and Problem-solving skills
• Proven experience as an office manager or administrative role
• Flexibility and a ‘can do’ attitude
• Proactive and positive attitude
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Time-management skills and ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Strong team player with a solution focused approach

By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.