Are you a highly organised, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys keeping operations running smoothly?
Elvet Recruitment are proud to be working in partnership with a successful and rapidly growing groundworks company based in the North East, delivering a high volume of work across the North East region.
Our client is seeking an Office Manager to support both operational and commercial functions, ensuring the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of the office. This is a pivotal position within the business, offering real scope to make an impact.
With a workforce of approximately 75 site operatives and a growing office team, the company currently has a turnover of around £12 million and ambitious plans to scale significantly over the next five years.
This is an exciting opportunity to join and play a key role in the continued growth of one of the North East's fastest-growing groundworks businesses - providing an excellent opportunity to be part of the company's next phase of growth.
What You'll Be Doing:
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Managing weekly subcontractor (CIS) wages using the company clocking-in system and Bright HR, ensuring hours are accurately recorded and submitted for approval
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Processing monthly payroll for office staff
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Transferring timesheet data into spreadsheets (Excel) and maintaining accurate payroll records
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Paying supplier invoices on a monthly basis
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Monitoring and managing company vehicle systems, ensuring MOTs, servicing, and insurance policies are up to date and compliant
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Overseeing the plant management system and supporting operational tracking
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Managing the employee training matrix, ensuring all qualifications and certifications remain valid and up to date
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Monitoring and managing company insurance policies
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Handling the customer care email inbox and liaising with Contracts Managers to schedule works
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Supporting commercial management where required, helping to streamline processes and improve efficiency
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Assisting with general office administration and contributing to the smooth running of the business
What We're Looking For:
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Previous experience in an Office Manager or similar role
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Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
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High attention to detail, particularly when handling payroll and compliance-related tasks
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Confident IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and general office systems
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Comfortable working with multiple software systems (e.g. Bright HR, plant management systems, drawing tools such as Bluebeam)
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A proactive, hands-on attitude with the ability to work independently
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Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise with both site and office teams
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Experience within construction, groundwork's, or a similar industry is advantageous
Role Information:
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Competitive salary (DOE)
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Flexible working hours - Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 16:30
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Hybrid option: 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
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Opportunity to join a fast-growing and ambitious business
* Clear opportunity for progression as the company continues to grow
This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.
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Please call Heather Sweetman at Elvet Recruitment to discuss in more detail