Office Manager

Office Manager

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 + benefits

Location: Chester (Fully Office Based)

Employment: Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

We’re recruiting an experienced Office Manager to join a successful and growing business based in Chester.

This newly created role will be central to the smooth running of the company, providing day-to-day operational, administrative and HR support across the business. Reporting directly to the leadership team, you’ll become a trusted point of contact for employees, suppliers and visitors while helping to create an organised, professional and positive working environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership, improving how things work and becoming the person the wider team can rely on.

As Office Manager, you’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the office, covering facilities, administration, HR coordination and wider operational support.

The position would suit a proactive, highly organised individual who is comfortable managing multiple priorities and spotting what needs to be done without waiting to be asked.

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the office, including facilities, equipment and supplies.
• Act as the first point of contact for employees, visitors, suppliers and incoming enquiries.
• Provide administrative support to the leadership team, including meetings, schedules and travel.
• Coordinate employee onboarding, personnel records, benefits and wider HR administration.
• Liaise with external HR advisers regarding policies and employee matters.
• Work alongside the finance team on invoices, expenses and related administration.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, contractors and service providers.
• Organise internal events, team activities and meetings.
• Maintain office health and safety standards and support policy compliance.
• Coordinate IT equipment, software access and troubleshooting requests.
• Take ownership of general correspondence, documentation and office administration.
• Identify opportunities to improve internal processes and the overall employee experience.

• £30,000 - £35,000 salary, depending on experience.
• Newly created role with the opportunity to shape how the office operates.
• Direct exposure to and support from the leadership team.
• Join a successful, growing business with a collaborative working culture.
• Private healthcare and subsidised gym membership.
• 21 days’ holiday plus public holidays.
• Cycle-to-work scheme and additional corporate leisure benefits.
• 3% employer pension contribution and free parking within walking distance.

• Current or recent experience in office management, business administration or operations.
• Experience supporting HR administration, including onboarding and employee records.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace.
• Comfortable working closely with senior leaders, employees and external suppliers.
• Discretion when handling confidential or sensitive information.
• A proactive, practical approach with the confidence to take ownership and solve problems.
• Able to work from the Chester office Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.

• Experience working within a fast-paced SME or growing business.
• Previous involvement in facilities, health and safety or office compliance.
• Experience organising internal events, meetings or employee initiatives.
• Exposure to a marketing, professional services or creative environment would be beneficial but is not essential.

Key

Skills:

Office Manager, Administration Manager, Business Support, Office Operations, HR Administration, Employee Onboarding, Facilities Management, Supplier Management, Executive Support, Hirecracker, HCOperations