Office Manager
Full job description
FMCV
Salary: £30,000 – £36,000 per year
Our client is a leading Town Planning consultancy operating in the North West of England. They are seeking a dynamic and experienced Office Manager to join their office in the Preston area.
Reporting into the partners and company secretary, the office manager will have a varied role within this close-knit organisation. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years office management / business support experience, preferably within a business / professional services organisation. Experience of the town planning, property, or construction sector would be advantageous, but is not essential.
An efficient organised office, problem free technology, intelligent database management etc will all be indicators of success in the role. Evidence of some in prior experience is essential. Advanced Word and Excel experience is necessary. A vital criterion is attitude. An efficient, ‘no non sense / can do’ approach is crucial, whilst at the same time having a great sense of humour which fits in with a young busy environment.
The role can be broken down in to the main areas below:
Office Maintenance
* Liaising with suppliers and management of ordering
* Management of cleaner – any and all issues to be communicated
* Responsible for ensuring all office up keep issues are dealt with quickly and effectively
Finance
* Previous exposure to finance would be beneficial. Duties will include:
* Permanent Fee Invoicing
* Management of Petty Cash
* Ensure all expenses are accurate
* Reconcile credit card statements
Front of House duties
* Meet & Greet all visitors
* Manage the meeting room calendar
* Act as main receptionist
Telecommunications
* Liaise with key suppliers in relation to any telecom issues
* Management of all internal telecom issues
As with an Office Manager role, the list of duties can vary from day-to-day, and the successful candidate will be expected to be able to handle this in a professional manner, always ensuring the office is running smoothly.
If you are an experienced Office Manager and are looking to join an exciting company, please submit your CV now.
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