Office Manager

Southend, Essex
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Office Manager
£35,000 per annum
Grays, Essex
Monday -Friday, 8am-5pm

*MUST drive and have access to a vehicle

Are you an organised and proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? This is an exciting opportunity to become the face of a dynamic and expanding construction company, where no two days are the same!

Duties:

Supervising and monitoring the work of administrative staff
Based on the front desk, meeting and greeting clients and anyone entering the building
Answering the reception phone and transferring calls internally and externally.
Attending meetings with senior management and taking minutes
Accepting, signing and checking deliveries
Attending the Crawley office weekly to ensure everything running smoothly
Checking, monitoring and ordering stationery for the office
Organising meetings and managing databases
Booking accommodation for staff when needed
Preparing letters, presentations and reports
Binding documents when requested and printing drawings
Managing office budgets
Liaising with staff, suppliers and clients
Implementing and maintaining procedures/office administrative systems
Inducting new employees and familiarising them with the plan of the building
Dealing with complaints and queries professionally
Using a range of software packages
Liaising with external Web Designer
Performing weekly fire drills
Utility and facility management
Managing the office cleaners
Ensuring that the staff room and kitchen are kept tidy and monitoring kitchen supplies
Opening, checking and distributing post internally.
Keeping the front desk tidy and cleanPersonal requirements:

Reliability and discretion: handling confidential matters is key
Adaptability to change and challenges
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Strong organisational skills to juggle multiple tasks
Proficiency in IT and software applications
Creative problem-solving skills to tackle issues head-on
Initiative and leadership to drive positive outcomes
Solid budgeting skills to manage finances
A keen attention to detail to ensure accuracyOffice 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.

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Job Info
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Job Title:
Office Manager
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Southend, Essex
Salary:
£35000 Per annum
Posted:
Jan 9th 2026
Closes:
Feb 9th 2026
Sector:
Construction
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
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