Office Manager

Go Construct; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction organization in Peterborough is seeking an office manager to oversee administrative functions and support staff development. Responsibilities include managing office expenditures, establishing policies, and providing staff evaluations. Ideal candidates will need relevant qualifications such as a Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration and exhibit strong organizational and IT skills. Salary ranges from £25,000 for new managers up to £53,000 with experience.

Qualifications

• A degree in business management or related field is beneficial.
• Ability to implement new administrative systems.
• Experience in managing budgets and office expenditure.

Responsibilities

• Record office expenditure and manage the budget.
• Organise the office layout and maintain supplies of stationery and equipment.
• Manage online and paper filing systems.
• Develop and implement new administrative systems.
• Support staff career development.
• Carry out staff appraisals and measure performance.
• Establish policies and procedures for staff.
• Ensure adequate staff levels to cover absences and peaks in workload.
• Write reports for senior management and deliver presentations.
• Deal with staff recruitment.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Adaptability

IT skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills

Administration skills

Business management

Teamwork

Competence with computer and main software packages

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration

T Level in Management and Administration

Business Administration Higher Apprenticeship

SVQ in Business and Administration

Degree in Business Management

Degree in Human Resource Management

Degree in Public Administration

Job description

Be among the first 25 applicants

Responsibilities

As an office manager, you will work closely with all departments within an organisation. Your responsibilities include:

• Record office expenditure and manage the budget
• Organise the office layout and maintain supplies of stationery and equipment
• Manage online and paper filing systems
• Develop and implement new administrative systems
• Support staff career development
• Carry out staff appraisals and measure performance
• Establish policies and procedures for staff
• Ensure adequate staff levels to cover absences and peaks in workload
• Write reports for senior management and deliver presentations
• Deal with staff recruitment

How to Become an Office Manager

There are several routes to becoming an office manager. You could do a university course, college course, an apprenticeship, on‑the‑job training or apply to an employer directly. Many employers value enthusiasm, willingness to learn and the ability to follow instructions.

University: A degree in business management, human resource management, public administration or business administration is particularly useful. After completing studies, you could apply for a trainee position or enter a company’s graduate scheme.

College/Training Provider: While there is no specific college course for office management, related courses provide the necessary skills.

Traineeship: For those aged 16‑24, a traineeship (2 weeks–6 months) offers work experience in the role.

Apprenticeship: A business administration higher apprenticeship typically lasts 18 months and can be a good entry into the construction industry. Apprenticeships are open to anyone over 16.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration
• T Level in Management and Administration
• Business Administration Higher Apprenticeship
• SVQ in Business and Administration
• Degree in:
  • Business Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Public Administration

Skills

• Excellent organisational skills
• Adaptability
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem‑solving
• Communication, negotiation and relationship‑building skills
• Administration skills
• Business management
• Teamwork
• Competence with computer and main software packages

Salary

• Newly trained office managers can start at £25,000
• With experience, office managers can earn up to £53,000*