Temporary Office Manager in Kingston (2-3 Month Assignment)
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Temporary Office Manager (2-3 Month Assignment)
Kingston
£30,000 - £35,000 per annum (DOE)
Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Fully office-based
Parking available
Immediate start available
We are seeking an experienced Office Manager to join a friendly and supportive team based in Kingston on a temporary basis for 2-3 months. This is a busy and varied position suited to someone who enjoys being at the heart of an office and ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
Key Responsibilities- Managing the main switchboard, directing calls, taking messages and welcoming visitors to the office
- Organising refreshments, lunches and catering, while ensuring meeting rooms and communal areas are maintained to a high standard
- Managing incoming post and deliveries, alongside office supplies, stationery, kitchen and cleaning stock
- Maintaining employee and supplier records and providing general administrative support using Microsoft Office
- Coordinating office facilities, suppliers and external contractors, including cleaning services
- Carrying out weekly fire alarm checks, recording monthly utility meter readings and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the office
- Arranging travel, accommodation and transport bookings, researching options and managing associated administration
- Raising purchase orders using QuickBooks and supporting invoice processing, ordering activities and supplier administration
- Coordinating shipments and deliveries, checking goods against delivery notes and purchase orders, and liaising with suppliers regarding outstanding items
- Maintaining warehouse and storage areas, supporting stock control and inventory management, and assisting with operational and project-based requirements
- Providing occasional support with organising and moving deliveries when required
About You
- Previous experience in an Office Manager, Operations Manager or similar role
- Experience using QuickBooks is highly desirable
- Strong administrative and organisational skills
- Comfortable working in a hands-on role with varied responsibilities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Proactive, adaptable and highly organised
- Strong attention to detail
- Immediate start available
- 2-3 month temporary assignment
- Full-time, office-based role
- Parking available
- Varied and fast-paced position
- Interviews taking place ASAP
Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
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