Office Manager

Calibre Search; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package included

Job summary

Calibre Search is recruiting on behalf of a well-established M&E engineering consultancy in Leeds city centre for an Office Manager to run the Leeds office and support the wider business. You will be organised, proactive and adept at handling a variety of duties from admin to accounts support.

Based in Leeds, the role offers a complete handover, ongoing training and the chance to develop skills in accounts and marketing while contributing to a growing, friendly team.

Qualifications

• Commercial experience in office management or business support.
• Strong writing with attention to detail and professional copy.
• Familiarity with Xero and basic accounts tasks.
• Experience with PQQs or tenders is advantageous.
• Based in Leeds or able to commute.
• Available to work in the Leeds office full time.

Responsibilities

• Run the day-to-day operation of the Leeds office, including ordering supplies and equipment and managing suppliers
• Book business travel, accommodation and team events
• Support the raising and processing of invoices using Xero, with scope to take on more of the accounts over time
• Coordinate and help write pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs) and tender submissions, working with the technical team
• Provide copywriting and marketing support, including proposals, website and social content, and company communications
• Act as the first point of contact for visitors, clients and the team

Skills

Office management

Copywriting

Communication skills

Administrative support

Tools

Xero

Job description

Office Manager, Engineering Consultancy

Location: Leeds city centre

Salary: £35,000 to £45,000, depending on experience

Contract: Full-time, permanent

About our client

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established, independent M&E engineering consultancy with offices across Yorkshire. They deliver mechanical and electrical design, energy efficiency, BIM and strategic asset management for clients across the built environment. It's a growing, friendly team that values practical thinking and getting things done.

The opportunity

Our client is looking for a capable, energetic Office Manager to run their Leeds office and support the wider business. You'll keep things moving: organised, proactive and happy to turn your hand to whatever the day needs.

Key responsibilities

• Run the day-to-day operation of the Leeds office, including ordering supplies and equipment and managing suppliers
• Book business travel, accommodation and team events
• Support the raising and processing of invoices using Xero, with scope to take on more of the accounts over time
• Coordinate and help write pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs) and tender submissions, working with the technical team
• Provide copywriting and marketing support, including proposals, website and social content, and company communications
• Act as the first point of contact for visitors, clients and the team

About you

• Commercial experience in an office management, business support or administrative role, ideally within professional services, engineering or construction
• A confident writer with a strong eye for detail and a knack for clear, professional copy
• Experience with, or a genuine appetite to learn, Xero and basic accounts tasks
• Exposure to PQQs or tenders is an advantage but not essential
• Flexible, adaptable and dynamic, someone who enjoys variety and gets stuck in
• Well-rounded, energetic and driven, with the initiative to spot what needs doing
• Based in, or able to commute easily to, Leeds
• Keen to work in a business team that includes working from the office full time.

What's on offer

• Salary of £35,000 to £45,000
• A varied role with real scope to grow, particularly in accounts and marketing
• Full handover and support from day one
• Benefits package included

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.