Office Manager

Your new companyJoin a world-renowned manufacturer and provider for the aerospace and defence industry located near Deeside. With a specialised customer focus, an excellent company culture and opportunity for professional development, my client is an industry leader who promotes and demonstrates important core values.

Your new roleThe Office Manager plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of the office. You will be responsible for managing day-to-day administrative tasks, supporting the wider team, and maintaining an organised, welcoming, and safe environment. Your daily duties will include but not be limited to:

• Receiving and processing customer orders
• Preparing orders for despatch
• Liaising with and arranging collections with couriers and freight companies
• Invoicing customers
• Manage day-to-day office operations, including scheduling appointments and maintaining calendars.
• Perform data entry tasks accurately and efficiently, ensuring all records are up-to-date.
• Handle incoming phone calls with professionalism and excellent phone etiquette, directing enquiries as necessary.
• Assist with bookkeeping tasks using Xero, including invoicing and tracking expenses.
• Maintain filing systems both electronically and physically to ensure easy access to important documents.
• Support the team with administrative duties such as typing correspondence, preparing reports, and organising meetings.
• Provide clerical support as needed, including ordering office supplies and managing inventory.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience managing an office, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team
• Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills
• Confident team player and leader
• Able to drive output across the business to achieve targets and objectives.

What you'll get in returnFantastic company benefits, Monday-Friday 8.30-5.00pm and an early 2pm finish on a Friday!What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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