Overview

The Company:

Our client has developed a unique technology that enables users to receive tactile feedback without touch or equipment.  It’s a hugely exciting product and due to ongoing research and development they are seeking to expand their team in Bristol.  They have offices in Bristol (HQ) and also in the UK, Japan, China and Europe and have 170 employees.

The Job:

Due to their ongoing success and an internal promotion, they are looking for an Office Manager.  This role is incredibly varied to include Health + Safety, facilities and maintenance, supplier contract relationships and negotiations, organising travel, managing (and covering when necessary) reception and office and organising events.  It’s fair to say that in this role you will have a lot of variety and your daily responsibility will be to support the business with all things to keep the office running smoothly and supporting your colleague.

Responsibilities in this role will include:

  • Manage all service contracts to ensure the efficient running of the office
  • Manage a small reception team (day to day basis)
  • Deal with service providers including facilities, maintenance, cleaning contactors
  • Manager all aspects of H&S relating to the office environment, ensuring completion of H&S documentation, audits and attending H&S committee meetings
  • Act as the lead on office layout changes, moves or fit-outs and consult with stakeholders on lease changes
  • Undertake general office administrative duties
  • Manage all domestic and international travel including hotel bookings
  • Support office events and catering for company business and socials
  • Act as cover for the reception phone and visitors when required

The Person:

This is an important role within their head office, so they are looking for a friendly, personable individual who is happy to help.  Previous office management co-ordination experience is important along with:

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and assist multiple team members at the same time
  • A positive personality who is able to juggle tasks in a business environment
  • Excellent administrative, time management and organisational skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Good judgment, strong common sense and excellent attention to detail
  • Previous office management experience or proven experience managing health & safety with preferable IOSH training or qualifications

For this role

The Benefits:

25 days holiday + bank holidays, cycle to work, contributory pension scheme after 3 month (up to 5% p matched), private medical insurance, death in service and stock options

The Location:

Central Bristol, no car parking 

The Hours:

Monday – Friday 37.5 hours per week, flexible working

The Salary:

Up to £30,000 depending on experience

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