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Office Manager

£35,000 to £50,000a year

Job type
Permanent
Location
Chatham
Working
Hybrid
Posted
3w ago

Job description

Office Manager

Location: Medway, Kent (hybrid options)

Job Type: Permanent, full-time

Salary: £35,000-£50,000 DOE per annum + company bonus

Holiday: 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Benefits: Hybrid Working with Flexible Hours | Private Medical Cover | Free Parking

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organised, proactive Office Manager to oversee the smooth day-to-day running of the office and support a range of essential business functions. Working closely with senior management and colleagues across the business, you will take ownership of office operations, facilities, Health & Safety, quality management, procurement, fleet administration, HR administration and finance support. This is a varied, hands-on role offering the opportunity to make a real impact on business efficiency and continuous improvement.

Office Manager Key Responsibilities

  • Manage daily office operations, facilities, maintenance, supplies and workplace services.
  • Maintain Health & Safety records and support inspections, risk assessments and compliance activities.
  • Support quality management systems, document control and internal and external audits.
  • Coordinate purchasing, supplier relationships, quotations and purchase orders.
  • Oversee fleet administration, including servicing, MOTs, insurance and vehicle records.
  • Support HR administration, including onboarding, personnel records, recruitment and training documentation.
  • Assist with finance administration, including supplier invoices, expenses, purchase orders and accurate record-keeping.

About You

You will be organised, detail-oriented and confident managing multiple priorities independently. You will have strong communication skills, a proactive approach and the ability to build effective working relationships across the business.

Essential skills and experience:

  • Strong administrative and organisational skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel.
  • Experience maintaining accurate records, trackers and administrative systems.
  • Ability to take ownership and work independently.

Desirable experience:

Previous experience in office management or business administration.

  • Knowledge of Health & Safety or quality management systems.
  • Experience in procurement, supplier management, fleet or HR administration.
  • Basic bookkeeping or finance administration.

Experience in an ISO-accredited or regulated environment

If this a role where you feel you could thrive and add value, please apply with an up-to-date CV. #3242

How this salary compares

We compare the midpoint of this range with the median of 38 IT adverts that come straight from employers and state a salary, and of 52 across UK tech.

53% below the IT median