Are you a highly organised, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys keeping operations running smoothly? Elvet Recruitment are proud to be working in partnership with a successful and rapidly growing groundworks company based in the North East, delivering a high volume of work across the North East region. Our client is seeking an Office Manager to support both operational and commercial functions, ensuring the smooth and efficient day‑to‑day running of the office. This is a pivotal position within the business, offering real scope to make an impact. With a workforce of approximately 75 site operatives and a growing office team, the company currently has a turnover of around £12 million and ambitious plans to scale significantly over the next five years. This is an exciting opportunity to join and play a key role in the continued growth of one of the North East’s fastest-growing groundworks businesses – providing an excellent opportunity to be part of the company’s next phase of growth.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Managing weekly subcontractor (CIS) wages using the company clocking‑in system and Bright HR, ensuring hours are accurately recorded and submitted for approval
- Processing monthly payroll for office staff
- Transferring timesheet data into spreadsheets (Excel) and maintaining accurate payroll records
- Paying supplier invoices on a monthly basis
- Monitoring and managing company vehicle systems, ensuring MOTs, servicing, and insurance policies are up to date and compliant
- Overseeing the plant management system and supporting operational tracking
- Managing the employee training matrix, ensuring all qualifications and certifications remain valid and up to date
- Monitoring and managing company insurance policies
- Handling the customer care email inbox and liaising with Contracts Managers to schedule works
- Supporting commercial management where required, helping to streamline processes and improve efficiency
- Assisting with general office administration and contributing to the smooth running of the business
What We’re Looking For:
- Previous experience in an Office Manager or similar role
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- High attention to detail, particularly when handling payroll and compliance‑related tasks
- Confident IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and general office systems
- Comfortable working with multiple software systems (e.g. Bright HR, plant management systems, drawing tools such as Bluebeam)
- A proactive, hands‑on attitude with the ability to work independently
- Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise with both site and office teams
- Experience within construction, groundwork’s, or a similar industry is advantageous
Role Information:
- Competitive salary (DOE)
- Flexible working hours – Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 16:30
- Hybrid option: 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
- Opportunity to join a fast‑growing and ambitious business
- Clear opportunity for progression as the company continues to grow
This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client. By applying for this job you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. Please call Heather Sweetman at Elvet Recruitment to discuss in more detail.
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