Business Manager

Office Manager

• Location:
  
  Redditch, Worcestershire
• Salary: £35, per annum (DOE)
• Hours:
  
  Mon–Thu 08:30–17:30, Fri 08:30–15:00

Are you a highly organised, logical professional who excels at managing the fine details of a busy office? Arden Personnel is working exclusively with a leading, ISO 9001-accredited manufacturing Office Manager in Redditch that has been a pillar of the local industry for nearly 50 years.

This role requires a strong-minded individual who can provide high-level support to the Managing Director and oversee the essential pillars of the business. As the company continues to scale and expand into its new centralised facility, we need a dedicated professional to ensure every system is perfected.

This role requires someone who is:

• Highly Logical & Analytical: You make decisions based on facts and data rather than emotion.
• Conscientious & Reliable: You take your duties seriously, maintain high standards, and take pride in "doing things right".
• Goal-Oriented & Ambitious: You have a natural sense of urgency and a competitive drive to achieve results.
• Detail-Minded: You possess the concentration required for precise, detailed tasks and have a deep respect for policy and direction.
• Independent: You enjoy having the responsibility and authority to manage your own domain without being micro-managed.

• Duties PA to the Managing Director: Providing high-level administrative support, managing diaries, and acting as a confidential sounding board.
• HR Management: Overseeing internal HR processes, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring strict adherence to company policies.
• Marketing Coordination: Helping manage the company’s brand presence and supporting outbound sales, support or technical inquiries.
• Operational Support: Handling complex instructions and coordinating office systems to prevent errors.
• Culture Champion: Driving the company’s unique "Be Fun" and "Be Generous" initiatives.

• Proven Experience: A solid background in Office Management or Senior Administration, ideally within a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Analytical Prowess: A history of handling projects that require in-depth analysis and attention to complex detail.
• Organisational
  
  Skills:
  
  The ability to prioritise and organise workload, and be proactive when required.
• Resilience: The capability to work effectively in a constantly changing environment under pressure.

Our client truly lives by their values, investing heavily in their people.

• Professional Growth: Access to "Be World Class" training to support your development.
• Health: 24/7 Virtual GP access, long-term sickness cover, and x4 Life Assurance.
• Unique Perks: "Be Generous" volunteer days, company-sponsored "Be Fun" activities, and a Month of Gusto food subscription post-probation.

Ready to Apply? We’re reviewing CVs for this Office Manager role now—early applications are highly encouraged.

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