Office Manager

TN United Kingdom; Retford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Office Manager to ensure smooth day-to-day operations in the office. This role involves supervising administrative staff, managing travel arrangements, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The company values personal development and offers a supportive environment for employees to thrive. If you have strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrable competence with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support administrative staff.
• Manage travel bookings for the office.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and health and safety laws.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication Skills

Budget Management

GDPR Compliance

Job description

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Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms, and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

We believe that being successful is a choice. We choose to be successful. We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.

OCU is looking for an experienced Office Manager to join the team based in Moray, Scotland.

As the Office Manager, you will play a central role in ensuring the efficient day-to-day operation of the office and supporting the overall administration of the business. You will be responsible for coordinating office functions, managing administrative processes, and fostering a supportive work environment that enables the organisation to achieve its goals effectively.

You will also need to:

1. Supervise and support administrative staff, ensuring high levels of performance and morale.
2. Manage travel bookings, including flights, accommodation, and itineraries.
3. Act as the main point of contact for staff regarding office-related issues.
4. Work closely with other members of the OCU Group to develop relationships and improve shared ways of working.
5. Understand and operate within the office budget and identify cost-saving opportunities.
6. Ensure compliance with GDPR and other relevant UK regulations.
7. Maintain accurate employee records and ensure confidentiality.
8. Act as the Fire Warden or First Aider where required and ensure compliance with workplace health and safety laws.

To be successful: You will need at least 2 years of experience in a similar role, demonstrable competence with Microsoft Office suite, strong communication skills at all levels including executive leadership, and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Company Information:

Founded in 1994, OCU Group is a prominent utility engineering contractor in the UK, known for delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.

We collaborate with leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms, and rail clients and are committed to empowering our employees to pursue personal and professional growth in a supportive environment.

We believe success is a choice. We choose to be successful. We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.

We celebrate diversity and encourage inclusivity in our workplace. We welcome everyone to be themselves and contribute to creating inclusive teams at work.