Office Manager

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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 Shetland.

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. Your responsibilities will include coordinating office functions, managing administrative processes, and fostering a supportive work environment to help the organisation achieve its goals effectively.

You will also need to:

• Supervise and support administrative staff, ensuring high performance and morale.
• Manage travel bookings, including flights, accommodation, and itineraries.
• Act as the main point of contact for staff regarding office-related issues.
• Work closely with other members of the OCU Group to develop relationships and improve shared ways of working.
• Understand and operate within the office budget and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and other relevant UK regulations.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure confidentiality.
• Act as 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 the Microsoft suite of software, excellent communication skills at all levels including executive leadership, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Company Information:

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.

We work directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms, and rail clients and are seeking talented individuals to join our expanding team.

We pride ourselves on empowering employees and providing opportunities for personal development and career progression 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 welcome individuals from all backgrounds. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work and to create inclusive teams in our workplace.