Office Manager

Workshop Recruitment; Whiteley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Life Assurance

Critical Illness cover

Free parking with EV charging points

Udemy training

Staff gym on site

Regular social events

Job summary

Workshop Recruitment is seeking an experienced Office Manager to join a growing business in Whiteley. The role covers day-to-day office operations, facilities, fleet coordination, health and safety, reception overflow, and broader administrative tasks.

Based on-site, you will support project teams and internal stakeholders with practical and administrative duties. The position offers a hands-on environment with regular hours, 25 days holiday, life assurance, critical illness cover, free parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Office Manager, Facilities, or Operations role.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident liaising with suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable balancing planned responsibilities with reactive tasks.
• Proactive, practical, and solutions-focused approach.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Calm, adaptable, and service-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day office operations, supplies, and equipment
• Oversee service contracts, subscriptions, and supplier relationships
• Coordinate office maintenance, repairs, cleaning, and utilities
• Manage general office health and safety administration and compliance
• Oversee company vehicle fleet servicing, maintenance, and records
• Support reception overflow, phone enquiries, and front‑of‑house duties
• Coordinate accommodation bookings and meeting space arrangements
• Assist with company events, internal functions, and general office queries

Skills

Office Manager

Facilities

Operations

Supplier liaison

Job description

Office Manager | Whiteley | £30-35K depending on experience + 25 Days Holiday + Life Assurance + Free Parking | Full-Time | Permanent

Are you a highly organised Office Manager who enjoys keeping a busy office running smoothly, efficiently, and professionally? Do you thrive in a hands‑on role where no two days are the same and you’re the go‑to person for solving problems and supporting the wider business? Workshop Recruitment is supporting a growing business in the search for an experienced Office Manager to join their team in Whiteley. This is a varied and hands‑on role responsible for the day‑to‑day running of the office, supporting facilities, fleet coordination, health and safety, reception overflow, and wider operational administration. The successful Office Manager will play a key role in ensuring the office environment remains safe, well‑organised, and fully operational, while also supporting project teams and internal stakeholders with a range of practical and administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day office operations, supplies, and equipment
• Oversee service contracts, subscriptions, and supplier relationships
• Coordinate office maintenance, repairs, cleaning, and utilities
• Manage general office health and safety administration and compliance
• Oversee company vehicle fleet servicing, maintenance, and records
• Support reception overflow, phone enquiries, and front‑of‑house duties
• Coordinate accommodation bookings and meeting space arrangements
• Assist with company events, internal functions, and general office queries

Skills & Knowledge Required

• Previous experience in an Office Manager, Facilities, or Operations role
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Confident liaising with suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills
• Comfortable balancing planned responsibilities with reactive tasks
• Proactive, practical, and solutions‑focused approach
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Calm, adaptable, and service‑oriented attitude

Benefits and additional information

• 25 days holiday, increasing with service
• Life Assurance covering two years’ salary
• Critical Illness cover with a £10,000 lump sum benefit
• Free parking, including electric car charging points
• Access to Udemy training courses and ongoing internal development
• Staff gym on site
• Regular company-funded social events and team activities

Based on‑site in Whiteley. Full-time hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm