Office Manager

Office Manager

WokingMonday – Friday 37.5 hours Flexible start (7:00am – 9:00am)

We are currently recruiting for an Office Manager to join a well-established, growing organisation within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a brand-new role, offering the opportunity to truly make it your own and become a key part of the business.

This position is central to the smooth running of the office and wider operations – acting as the “glue” that keeps everything together. You’ll work closely with senior leadership and play a vital role in supporting people, processes, and day-to-day business activities.

The Role

As Office Manager, you’ll take ownership of a broad and varied role, including:

HR & Administration Support

• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and employee lifecycle administration
• Maintaining accurate and confidential employee records
• Acting as a first point of contact for HR queries (with external HR support in place)

Training & Compliance

• Managing training records and ensuring compliance is up to date
• Scheduling training and monitoring certification renewals

Indirect Purchasing

• Managing office and site consumables (e.g. PPE, cleaning supplies, kitchens)
• Raising purchase orders, sourcing suppliers, and negotiating best value
• Identifying opportunities to reduce costs and improve supplier efficiency

Office & Facilities Coordination

• Overseeing day-to-day office operations and supplier relationships
• Coordinating meetings, visitors, and internal events (including SLT meetings)
• Ensuring a professional, organised, and well‑run environment

Front of House

• Acting as the first point of contact for visitors and incoming calls
• Creating a welcoming and professional experience for guests and stakeholders

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in office management, administration, or HR support
• Ideally a background within manufacturing or engineering environments
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Confident communicator, comfortable liaising with senior stakeholders
• Experience with purchasing or supplier management (highly desirable)
• A proactive, personable approach with excellent attention to detail

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to shape and develop a brand‑new position
• Work closely with senior leadership and make a real business impact
• Varied role with responsibility across multiple business functions
• Flexible working hours within a supportive, team‑focused environment

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