Office Manager / Personal Assistant (Creative Construction Projects)

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking an Office Manager / Personal Assistant to support the Managing Director in a dynamic environment. This full-time role involves handling administrative responsibilities, managing communications, and ensuring efficient project flow. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills, a proactive attitude, and a creative problem-solving approach. Join a vibrant team that values growth and encourages you to make a meaningful impact in a creative design and manufacturing setting.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Office Manager / Personal Assistant role.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Managing Director with administrative tasks.
• Manage emails and calendars, facilitate project flow.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Proactive Attitude

Creative Problem-Solving

Negotiation Skills

Education

Experience in Office Management

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Internet Explorer

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Office Manager / Personal Assistant (Creative Construction Projects), Newhaven

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Client:

Guru

Location:

Newhaven, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Construction

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

2a66edb583f2

Job Views:

11

Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

An Office Manager / Personal Assistant is needed to join a multi award-winning creative design and manufacturing company based in Newhaven. You will support the Managing Director by handling administrative responsibilities, managing emails and calendars, facilitating project flow, conducting research, creating presentations, updating project software, overseeing paperwork, sourcing materials, and maintaining supplier relationships.

The role requires you to be adaptable, proactive, and willing to learn on the job, observing operations and making improvements as needed. You should be prepared to work diligently, adapt quickly, and work well within a team.

Qualifications include:

• Experience in a similar Office Manager / Personal Assistant role.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and adapt.
• Creative problem-solving approach.
• Effective negotiation skills with clients and suppliers.
• Some knowledge of creative processes for prop manufacture.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet Explorer.
• Own transport and flexibility with working hours are required.

In return, you will be part of a vibrant, innovative company that values its employees and encourages growth. This is a full-time, office-based role with free onsite parking.