Office Manager

AION Auto UK; Slough; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Employee Car Ownership Scheme (ECOS).

Pension scheme with salary sacrifice

Life Assurance

Health and wellbeing support through E

Job summary

AION Auto UK is seeking an experienced Office Manager to support UK operations as part of a new venture between Jameel Motors and GAC, based in Slough.

You will own the smooth running of the office and provide business and administrative support to the leadership team, coordinating onboarding, facilities, suppliers and travel.

This role offers the chance to shape day-to-day operations and culture in a growing business, with excellent benefits and a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Office Manager, Executive Assistant, Business Support or similar role within an SME or growing business.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with confidence working with senior stakeholders, colleagues and external suppliers.
• Proactive, solutions-focused and willing to take ownership of a broad range of responsibilities.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the office, including facilities, suppliers, equipment, office supplies and visitor management.
• Coordinate employee onboarding, recruitment administration and general people-related processes.
• Provide administrative support to the Managing Director and wider leadership team, including meetings, travel and expenses.
• Organise internal meetings, events and visits from international colleagues, ensuring a professional and welcoming experience.
• Maintain accurate records, support internal communications and take ownership of operational projects and business support activities as the company grows.

Skills

Highly organised

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Proactive

Confidential information handling

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 depending on experience + excellent benefits

This role sits at the heart of an exciting new venture between Jameel Motors and GAC, established to introduce the AION range of intelligent electric vehicles to the UK market.

Following AION’s successful UK launch earlier this year, we are now focused on growing our operations, expanding our dealer network and building the foundations for long-term success. As part of this journey, we are looking for an experienced Office Manager to help keep our business running smoothly and support our next phase of growth.

This is more than a traditional Office Manager role. It is an opportunity to play a central role in a growing business, working closely with the leadership team and helping to shape day-to-day operations and culture.

Role Overview

As Office Manager, you will take ownership of the smooth running of our UK office while providing wider business, people and administrative support across the organisation.

Working closely with the Managing Director and leadership team, you will be the go-to person for office operations, employee support, supplier management and business administration.

You will thrive in this role if you enjoy taking ownership, solving problems and getting involved wherever support is needed in a growing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the office, including facilities, suppliers, equipment, office supplies and visitor management.
• Coordinate employee onboarding, recruitment administration and general people-related processes.
• Provide administrative support to the Managing Director and wider leadership team, including meetings, travel and expenses.
• Organise internal meetings, events and visits from international colleagues, ensuring a professional and welcoming experience.
• Maintain accurate records, support internal communications and take ownership of operational projects and business support activities as the company grows.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in an Office Manager, Executive Assistant, Business Support or similar role within an SME or growing business.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with confidence working with senior stakeholders, colleagues and external suppliers.
• Proactive, solutions-focused and willing to take ownership of a broad range of responsibilities.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

What we offer

• Health Insurance
• Employee Car Ownership Scheme (ECOS).
• Pension scheme with salary sacrifice options.
• Life Assurance
• Health and wellbeing support through BEN, the automotive industry charity, plus Unum Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

If you are an experienced Office Manager who enjoys being at the heart of a business and making things happen, we would love to hear from you.

Find out more and follow us on AION Auto UK’s LinkedIn page.