Job Description
Office Manager - Witney, Oxfordshire
A multidisciplinary construction consultancy with offices across the UK are now recruiting an experienced Office Manager to join their busy office in Witney.
The Office Manager will play a key role within the business, responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the office and ensuring the delivery of high-quality professional support services to both the local team and the wider practice.
The Office Manager Responsibilities
As Office Manager, you will take ownership of all office administration, facilities, and support functions, acting as a central point of coordination for staff, partners, and external contacts.
This role would suit a confident, organised Office Manager who enjoys being at the heart of a busy professional environment.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing administrative staff, resources, and workflows within the office
- Overseeing office facilities and ensuring a safe, efficient, and positive working environment
- Acting as the main HR point of contact locally, supporting employee lifecycle activities, training coordination, and maintaining accurate records
- Supporting senior management with office budgeting and resource planning
- Providing comprehensive administrative support including document preparation, travel arrangements, filing, supply ordering, and general office coordination
- Assisting with tender and bid documentation, ensuring compliance with internal standards and deadlines
- Organising meetings and events, both in-person and virtual, including agenda preparation, minute taking, follow-up actions, room bookings, and hospitality
- Managing calendars, site access requirements, vetting records, audits, financial documentation, and database maintenance in line with retention policies
- Overseeing office communications, including calls, emails, and post, as well as supporting reception duties when required
- Maintaining CRM and marketing data to support business development activity
- Promoting company values, supporting ISO compliance, contributing to team culture, professional development, and inclusivity initiatives
- Providing additional support or cover across the business as required
Essential skills and experience include:
- Proven administration or office management experience
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Project
- Excellent organisational, planning, and time management skills
- The ability to manage multiple priorities with a calm, professional approach
In Return?
Salary: 35,000 - 40,000
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional leave over the festive period.
- Competitive salary with regular market benchmarking and reviews.
- Employer pension contribution.
- Health cash plan.
- Support for professional memberships and ongoing training.
- Structured development, mentoring and internal coaching.
- Family-friendly employment policies.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- On-site parking at regional offices.
- Season ticket loan where applicable.
- Death in service cover.
- Early finish incentives linked to company performance.
- Paid volunteering leave (up to two days per year).
- Health and mental wellbeing initiatives.
- Employee referral programme.
- Regular team and social events fully funded by the business.
If you are an Office Manager, considering your career opportunities please contact Megan Cole at Brandon James.
