Office Manager

Robert Walters UK; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established organization is seeking an experienced Office Manager to oversee their Leicester office. This pivotal role involves ensuring Health and Safety compliance, managing budgets, and leading a team to achieve high service standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, a background in administration, and the ability to adapt to changing demands. Join a supportive work environment that values professionalism and collaboration, and take your career to the next level in a dynamic and rewarding role.

Qualifications

• Proficient in managing administrative systems and ICT packages.
• Experience in Health & Safety compliance and management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Health and Safety compliance and manage budgets.
• Develop and implement service levels and processes.
• Lead a team to ensure efficient office operation.

Skills

Administrative Systems Management

Health & Safety Compliance

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Flexibility and Adaptability

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly organised and experienced Office Manager to ensure the smooth running of their Leicester-based office. This role involves a range of health & safety, administrative, financial and managerial tasks. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing Health and Safety compliance, managing budgets, ensuring statutory compliance, developing service levels, implementing processes and procedures, and managing day-to-day property issues. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills, experience in managing people and a flexible approach to change.

• Oversee Health & Safety compliance
• Manage budgets and ensure statutory compliance
• Develop service levels and implement processes

What you'll do:

As an Office Manager, your role will be pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of our client's office in Leicester. You will be tasked with overseeing Health & Safety compliance, managing budgets, ensuring statutory compliance, developing service levels, implementing processes and procedures, and managing day-to-day property issues. Your ability to lead a team effectively will be crucial in meeting the varying workloads throughout the day. You will also play a key role in disaster planning and maintaining security within the site.

• Ensure the efficient functioning of the office on a daily basis
• Manage and schedule a team to meet varying workloads
• Work closely with the Health & Safety Manager to ensure site compliance
• Carry out risk assessments and attend quarterly Health and Safety meetings
• Create budgets for all areas within responsibility
• Ensure statutory compliance in all required areas
• Develop, implement and maintain documented processes to deliver agreed service levels
• Manage day-to-day administration & management of contracts / suppliers
• Manage day to day issues with properties management agent(s)
• Work closely with site ROH to deliver agreed service levels and support day to day running of the site

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Office Manager position brings a wealth of experience in administrative systems management, including proficiency in Microsoft Office software. Your background in Health & Safety or management will be invaluable in this role. Your excellent organisational skills coupled with your ability to manage time effectively will enable you to meet deadlines even under pressure. Your leadership skills will shine as you guide your team towards achieving their goals. Your communication skills will allow you to interact effectively at all levels within the organisation.

• Experience of development, management and operation of administrative systems and ICT packages including Microsoft Office software
• Management or H & S experience
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to lead and manage other staff
• Ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence.
• Knowledge and understanding of managing people
• Ability to work under pressure and meet conflicting demands within deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Flexible and positive approach to change
• Professional and customer service orientated

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a well-established organisation that values professionalism and a customer service orientation. They offer a supportive work environment where team collaboration is encouraged. Their commitment to maintaining high standards of Health & Safety, as well as their dedication to providing excellent service, makes them an employer of choice.

What's next:

Ready for the challenge? Apply now and take your career to the next level!

Apply today by clicking on the link. We look forward to receiving your application!

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Business Support

Focus: Office Manager

Industry: Admin and Secretarial

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Business Support

Focus: Office Manager

Industry: Admin and Secretarial

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Leicester

FULL_TIME

Job Reference: O9P2SF-91FD0A5D

Date posted: 2 May 2025

Consultant: Connor Morris

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