Office Manager

Sterling Cross Ltd; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing business in the construction sector is seeking an organized and proactive Office Manager to oversee administration and procurement in Ramsgate. The ideal candidate will have a background in construction or engineering, possess strong organizational skills, and be confident with procurement systems. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for development in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for development

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Office Manager or in a similar role.
• Confident using procurement or finance systems such as Sage (or similar).
• Practical, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Raising and processing supplier orders and maintaining procurement records.
• Supporting production and project managers with documentation.
• Overseeing office functions and maintaining HR records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Procurement systems

Tools

Sage

Job description

Office Manager – Office Based
Ramsgate Area
£30,000 to £34,000 per annum
Permanent, Full Time

A growing business is seeking an organised and proactive Office Manager to take charge of administration, procurement, and supplier co-ordination. This pivotal role supports both office and site operations, ensuring systems, paperwork, and processes are managed smoothly and efficiently. Candidates from a construction, manufacturing, or similar background are particularly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Raising and processing supplier orders, tracking deliveries, and maintaining procurement records.
• Supporting production and project managers with documentation.
• Overseeing office functions, including fleet administration, IT support, stationery, and service contracts.
• Maintaining HR records, including staff timesheets, absence logs, training records, and onboarding new starters.
• Assisting the Financial Controller with supplier invoices, quotes, and project cost tracking.
• Ensuring filing systems, trackers, and document uploads remain accurate and up to date.
• Acting as the main point of contact for day-to-day office and admin support.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience as an Office Manager or in a similar role.
• Background in construction, engineering, or industrial environments preferred.
• Confident using procurement or finance systems such as Sage (or similar).
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise across suppliers, managers, and site teams.
• Practical, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Opportunity

• Permanent, full-time position with scope for development.
• Competitive salary based on experience, plus benefits.
• Chance to join a supportive team in a dynamic construction-related business.

Westin Par values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies, we are acting as an Employment Agency. Due to the high volume of applicants applying for all roles, we can only reply to candidates with the most relevant skills and experience. If you have not heard back from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.