I am working exclusively with a well-established and growing business based near Granta Park to recruit an experienced Office Manager / Business Administrator for a key onsite role.

This position will initially provide cover during a planned period of leave, with strong potential to become permanent. The client is open to either a straight permanent hire or a temp-to-perm arrangement, making this an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking long-term stability.

This is a senior, hands-on role at the heart of the organisation, ideal for someone who enjoys variety, responsibility, and being the person who keeps everything running smoothly.

As Office Manager / Business Administrator, you will act as the central hub of the business, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across administration, purchasing, facilities, and office coordination.

You will have real autonomy to take ownership, improve processes, and provide consistency and professionalism across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Office Management & Administration

Managing office systems, procedures, SOPs, and general administration

Maintaining records, registers, filing systems, and document control

Producing and updating works orders, reports, ECNs, and internal documentation

Supporting new starter onboarding and inductions

Purchasing & Procurement

Raising purchase orders and maintaining supplier and order records (Sage experience beneficial)

Monitoring deliveries, goods-in/out, and inventory levels

Liaising with suppliers and sourcing alternatives to support cost control

Finance Support

Processing card and debit payments

Liaising with the accounts team on invoices, payments, and reconciliations

Facilities & Health & Safety

Managing contractors, service providers, and maintenance activities

Supporting Health & Safety documentation, logs, and compliance

Front of House & Customer Experience

Greeting visitors and coordinating meeting rooms

Ensuring a professional and welcoming reception environment

Providing hospitality and handling customer service queries

Logistics & Operations

Coordinating inbound and outbound shipments and returns

Managing courier communication

Maintaining stock of office and packing supplies

Events & Business Support

Assisting with internal and external events, meetings, and business activities

Supporting cross-departmental projects as required

You will be an experienced Office Manager or Business Administrator who thrives in a varied, onsite role and brings

Proven experience in office management or business administration
Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail
Confidence managing multiple priorities
Experience with purchasing, stock control, or supplier coordination
A proactive, solutions-focused approach
Strong communication skills and a professional, customer-focused mindset
Sage experience (advantageous but not essential)

📍 Great Abington, Cambridge (Near Granta Park)
🕒 Full-time
💰 Salary: £30-40k

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy