Office Manager

The Sherwood Forest Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organisation is seeking an Office Manager to ensure smooth office operations, oversee bookkeeping, and handle HR administration. The ideal candidate should have experience in office management, strong bookkeeping skills, and be proficient with Office 365. This role offers flexible hours, generous annual leave, and a welcoming office environment in Edwinstowe.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Generous annual leave

Employer-contributory pension

Personal training and development

Qualifications

• Experienced in office management or administration.
• Financially savvy with strong bookkeeping skills.
• Organised and able to handle changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee smooth office operations and bookkeeping.
• Handle HR administration, including pensions and payroll.
• Manage procurement and document systems.

Skills

Office management experience

Bookkeeping skills

Proficiency in Office 365

Strong communication

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Tools

Quickbooks

Job description

About The Sherwood Forest Trust

Join a passionate team at the Sherwood Forest Trust a charity dedicated to protecting, restoring, and celebrating the unique landscape, wildlife, and heritage of Sherwood Forest. Our mission is to build a wilder, more connected environment where local communities are empowered to steward this legendary landscape for future generations.

The Opportunity

Are you an organised, proactive professional who enjoys supporting a dedicated team and making a difference? As our Office Manager, you ll oversee smooth office operations, including:

• Bookkeeping and financial record management

• HR administration (including NEST pensions and payroll preparation)

• Admin, procurement, and document management (using Office 365/SharePoint)

• Office contracts, H&S, and day-to-day landlord liaison

• Supporting the CEO and trustees with reports and charity compliance

Ideal Candidate

We re seeking someone who is:

• Experienced in office management, administration, or a similar role

• Financially savvy with strong bookkeeping skills

• Organised, flexible, and able to handle changing priorities

• Proficient in Office 365 and accounting software (Quickbooks experience a plus)

• A confident communicator, collaborative and reliable

• Passionate about making an impact in the charity/not-for-profit sector

What We Offer

• Flexible hours

• Generous annual leave

• Employer-contributory pension

• Personal training and development

• Welcoming office and meeting space in Edwinstowe