Office Manager
Woking
Monday 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
This role would suit someone who thrives in a busy environment, enjoys being at the heart of a business, and takes pride in keeping everything running smoothly.
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