Office Manager - Mission 4 Recruitment Ltd : Job Details

Location: Hitchin, SG4

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000

Working Hours: Monday-Friday

Job Code: MJ2091

Office Manager

Are you an organised, proactive, and friendly individual with a knack for keeping things running smoothly? My client, a well-established leader in their field, is seeking an Office Manager to be the heart of their brand-new office in Hitchin. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role and thrives on taking initiative.

In this role, you will be the heart of their operations, serving as the first point of contact for clients and the main support for the team. With a wide range of administrative and operational duties, including direct support for the Director, you'll find that no two days are alike, making this a challenging and rewarding position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing comprehensive personal assistant and administrative support to the Director.
• Handling and directing incoming calls and emails, acting as the primary point of contact for all queries.
• Coordinating PAT testing and other crucial equipment safety checks.
• Maintaining accurate office fire safety records and ensuring all certifications are up to date.
• Managing and processing all holiday requests and forms.
• Processing and submitting subcontractor timesheets.
• Managing office inventory and ordering stationery and supplies as needed.
• Overseeing and renewing our Public Liability Insurance.
• Setting up IT equipment, including phones and laptops, for new employees.

*Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. We require a flexible and adaptable individual who can take on new duties as the needs of the Director and the business evolve*

The successful candidate will have:

• At least 3 years’ experience in an office management role.
• Exceptional organisational skills and a meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in IT including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• A friendly, approachable demeanour and a passion for creating a positive work environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Full UK Driving Licence

Benefits:

• 28 Days Including Bank Holidays
• Monday – Friday
• No weekends
• Company Pension
• Free on-site parking

Despite our best efforts it is not always possible to respond to every application individually due to the high volume of responses we receive on each vacancy. Only candidates who are short listed will be contacted for this particular role and if you have not heard from us within 7 days please assume that you have not been successful. However, we will keep your details on our database, and will contact you when other suitable positions become available.