Office Manager

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

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

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

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• 25 days holiday, increasing with service
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• Life Assurance covering two years’ salary
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• Critical Illness cover with a £10,000 lump sum benefit
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• Free parking, including electric car charging points
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• Access to Udemy training courses and ongoing internal development
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• Staff gym on site
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• Regular company-funded social events and team activities
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• Based on-site in Whiteley
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• Full-time hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm
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