Office Manager

Katie Bard; Walsall; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Katie Bard is seeking an experienced Office Manager / Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the Managing Director. This on-site, permanent role in Walsall combines executive assistance with office management and administration to drive efficiency in a growing organisation.

The position involves managing diaries, overseeing facilities, coordinating HR/admin tasks and supporting recruitment, with potential to influence processes and systems across the business.

Qualifications

• We are recruiting for an experienced Office Manager / Executive Assistant to support the Managing Director and lead office administration.
• Role combines executive support, office management and business administration with potential to impact growth and efficiency.
• You will manage diary, communications, meetings and oversee facilities, budgets and HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Managing Director’s diary, inbox, travel arrangements and priorities.
• Coordinate board and leadership meetings, prepare papers, take minutes and track actions.
• Oversee day-to-day running of the office, including facilities, suppliers, budgets and fleet administration.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, HR administration and payroll processes.
• Maintain compliance records, policies, documentation and GDPR practices.
• Coordinate business projects, company events and internal communications.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and office efficiency.

Skills

Diary management

Executive support

Office management

Facilities management

Budget management

HR administration

Payroll

Compliance (GDPR)

Communication

Tools

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

Office Manager

Office-based, Permanent, Full-time, Walsall, offering a salary of £45-50k depending on experience

We are recruiting for an experienced Office Manager / Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the Managing Director of a growing business within the infrastructure sector.

This is a varied, hands-on role combining executive support, office management and business administration, with the opportunity to make a real impact within a growing organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the Managing Director’s diary, inbox, travel arrangements and priorities.
• Coordinate board and leadership meetings, prepare papers, take minutes and track actions.
• Oversee the day-to‑day running of the office, including facilities, suppliers, budgets and fleet administration.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, HR administration and payroll processes.
• Maintain compliance records, policies, documentation and GDPR practices.
• Coordinate business projects, company events and internal communications.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and office efficiency.

About You:

• Proven experience as an EA supporting a senior leader, ideally alongside office management responsibilities.
• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Confident managing competing priorities and working independently.
• Advanced Microsoft 365 skills, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.
• Experience in board support, minute‑taking and project coordination.
• A discreet, proactive and solutions‑focused approach.

Experience within utilities, construction, property or a growing SME would be advantageous.