Main characteristics
- Location
- Tinsley, South Yorkshire
- Company
- Nicholas Associates
- Salary
- £28000 - £35000/annum
- Employment type
- Permanent
- Category
- Administration
Job summary
Position : Office ManagerLocation : Sheffield, Rotherham
Sector : Engineering, science, research
Salary : £28,000 - £35,000
I am working with a start-up business in the renewable energy sector. Their R & D facility and their production will all be based in Sheffield. They have a great opportunity for an Office Manager / Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant / Senior Administrator to join their team at the outset of their journey.
Starting with almost a blank canvas, you will take responsibility for :-
Overseeing the daily operation of the office, ensuring a safe and secure working environment for staff and for visitors
Ensuring that any recurring legislative requirements are met eg fire alarm tests
Providing a welcoming and friendly reception service
Developing office policies and procedures to promote a productive and positive working culture
Purchasing of office equipment, stationery, consumables etc
Placing purchase orders for specialist equipment as specified by scientists and engineers
Dealing with post and ensuring documentation is stored safely
Co-ordinating any events, travel and transport requirements within the business including booking transport
Onbarding new starters
Supporting with training and development where necessary
As you will imagaine, being a start up will require a high degree of flexibility
Experience Required:
Previous experience of managing an office
Good IT skills including use of Microsoft software packages
Good level of commercial awareness
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Excellent telephone manner and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as well as part of a team.
Reliable and highly self-motivated
Able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Logical approach and effective problem solving ability
Positive attitude with ability to influence productive changes
Proactive looking for tasks as opposed to waiting to be issued work
Any experience of working in a laboratory or manufacturing environment would be beneficial
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