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Office/Operations Manager including Event Management - Great Opportunity!

The Purely Recruitment Company
Posted 3 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 9LT

Salary

£30,000 - £40,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • Salary: Not specified
  • Years of experience required: Not specified
  • The job is with a fantastic client who is innovative and forward thinking
  • Main duties include maintaining office systems, coordinating events, and managing relationships with vendors
  • Skills required include organizational skills, attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to work independently

Who will I be working for?

You will be working for a fantastic client, who are making a huge difference in the world we live in. They are innovative, dynamic and forward thinking. They offer a brilliant working atmosphere, where people feel supported with a real focus on wellbeing and employee satisfaction.

What will I be doing?

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the maintenance of an organized and efficient office environment, as well as supporting on other general ad-hoc administrative duties, including, but not limited to the account management of the Travel Management Company and company event planning.

Main duties and responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain efficient office systems and procedures
  • Ensure a safe, clean, organised and professional office environment
  • Coordinate and assist with on-site company/community lunches and events
  • Work with the Facilities Manager and People Team to review and update H&S Reviews and Risk Assessments
  • Negotiate/manage contracts and relationships with office service provider, vendors and suppliers
  • Ensure cost-effective procurement of office supplies and services
  • Support the Space Planning Project Team and other relevant office projects where required
  • Managing positive relationships with the Travel Management Company and other key partners

What skills and experience are required?

You will thrive in a busy, fast paced environment and be someone who is constantly looking for ways to improve processes. In addition you will have:-

  • Excellent organisational, prioritisation and time management skills
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Creative problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills
  • A calm and professional manner
  • Enjoys working as part of a team to achieve a common goal with a can-do attitude but also an ability to work independently and meet deadlines
  • Tact and discretion for dealing with confidential information
  • The ability to use your own initiative, be proactive and curious

What else do I need to know?

This position offers excellent benefits including:

  • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + 3 days over Christmas closure + 5 days Summer closure (29th July to 2nd August 2024)
  • Pension (Employer contribution - 5%)
  • Life Assurance at 4 x basic salary
  • Long Term Sickness Cover /Income Protection
  • PMI (Aviva)
  • Cashback (BUPA)
  • Company bonus

My client are flexible on hybrid working, but given the nature of the role the successful candidate will be expected to work in their Didcot office regularly and attend most mornings.

We really hope this great role appeals to you and you decide to apply! We love hearing from you and really appreciate every single application that we receive. We wish we could respond to your CV personally but due to the high number of responses we receive this just isn't possible.

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