Office Manager & Safety Officer (LSO) | Front Desk Lead

AECOM Corporation; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Office Manager to oversee front of house, security, inductions and general office operations at our Birchwood Park site in Warrington. You will ensure a safe, efficient and welcoming environment, manage visitor processes, access control, meeting room setups and supplier interactions in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

This role requires strong interpersonal skills, the ability to lead the office team, and experience with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Able to work without direct supervision.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and online tools.
• Good customer service ethic and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Front of House: register visitors, welcome arrivals and issue passes; manage access control and liaise with security for visitors.
• General Office: maintain meeting room readiness, supplier procurement, IT orders and equipment checks.
• Security: distribute access badges, verify clearance, liaise with security teams and conduct regular reviews.
• Inductions / Departures: coordinate starter/leaver processes, onboarding and office bookings.
• Safety: implement SH&E measures, maintain office procedures, ensure PPE and safe operation of facilities.
• Office Management: coordinate with real estate, HR, IT and facilities, manage budgets and communicate with teams.

Skills

Front of House operations

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

MS Office proficiency

Customer service

Education

BPSS security clearance

IOSH Working Safely

First Aid at Work

Food hygiene Level 1/2

Fire Marshal training

Job description

AECOM is seeking an Office Manager to oversee front of house, security, inductions and general office operations at our Birchwood Park site in Warrington. You will ensure a safe, efficient and welcoming environment, manage visitor processes, access control, meeting room setups and supplier interactions in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

This role requires strong interpersonal skills, the ability to lead the office team, and experience with MS Office.