Office Manager/PA

Halecroft Recruitment Limited; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Halecroft Recruitment Limited in Runcorn is seeking an experienced Office Manager / PA to join a busy operation. You will provide high-level administrative support to Directors and senior teams, manage diaries, meetings and travel, and coordinate day-to-day office activities.

The role emphasizes strong organisational skills, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to work across a range of business activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in office management or senior administrative role.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with confidential information handling.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and PA support to Directors and senior teams.
• Manage diaries, appointments, meetings and travel arrangements.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes and follow up actions.
• Oversee day-to-day office administration and ensure smooth operations.
• Liaise with suppliers, contractors and external contacts.
• Order office supplies and coordinate general office requirements.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, documents and presentations.
• Maintain accurate records and internal documentation.
• Support internal communications and operational administration.
• Assist with basic HR administration, including onboarding.
• Provide general administrative support across the business.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.

Skills

Office management

PA duties

Executive support

Diary management

MS Office

HR administration

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly organised Office Manager / PA to join a busy operational environment in Runcorn.

Thisvaried role combineshigh-level administrative support, PA responsibilities,and day-to-day office coordination. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership and operational teams, ensuring the office runs efficiently and providing proactive support across a range of business activities.

Previous experience within construction, property, engineering or a similar operational environment would be advantageous, although candidates with strong transferable experience will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing high-level administrative and PA support to Directors and senior operational teams.
• Managing diaries, appointments, meetings and travel arrangements.
• Coordinating meetings, preparing agendas, taking minutes and following up actions.
• Managing day-to-day office administration and ensuring the office operates efficiently.
• Liaising with suppliers, contractors and external contacts as required.
• Ordering office supplies and coordinating general office requirements.
• Preparing correspondence, reports, documents and presentations.
• Maintaining accurate records, files and internal documentation.
• Supporting internal communications and operational administration.
• Assisting with basic HR administration, including onboarding and employee documentation.
• Providing general administrative support across the wider business as required.
• Handling confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Office Manager, PA, Executive Assistant, Office Coordinator or Senior Administrator who is confident working in a busy, fast-paced environment.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in an office management, PA or senior administrative position.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A professional, approachable and proactive manner.
• The confidence to work independently and support senior stakeholders.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• The ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Previous construction, property, engineering or similar industry experience would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, commercially minded administrator looking for a varied role with genuine responsibility and the chance to become a key member of a busy operational team.