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Office Manager
About Us
We are proud to hold the Investors in People Gold accreditation and to be recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Best Places to Work. This reflects our commitment to fostering an environment where both emerging and experienced talent can continuously learn, develop, and grow.
The Role
We are now recruiting for an experienced Office Manager to join our Carlisle office and wider Administration Service Line.
The main elements of this role will include:
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Ensuring staff within the Administration team are fully competent and proficient to carry
out their designated role, ensuring they have training and support as necessary -
Undertaking formal performance appraisals of Administrative staff alongside the Head
Operations -
Ensuring the smooth running of the office by assisting office members with any queries /
issues, and ensuring these are dealt with in an efficient and timely manner -
Liaising with the Property Manager with regards to issues connected with the office and
assisting with actioning any further property related tasks when required -
Liaising with HR and the Health & Safety Committee on all Health & Safety Matters, and
completing associated tasks - Acting as a Database Administrator - overseeing and assisting with any projects as required
The Candidate
In order to fulfil the responsibilities of the position, we would like candidates to be / have:
- Exemplary communication skills, both written and verbal
- Great timekeeping ability
- Experience of using IT systems, and be competent with using standard Microsoft Packages (Microsoft Teams, Word and Excel etc)
- Experience of line managing Administrative staff, and completing relevant line management duties (including 1-1s, appraisals and reviews etc)
- Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills
- Previous office / administrative working experience
- A friendly manner when liaising with any colleague / visitor / client and ensuring they are made to feel comfortable when visiting Armstrong Watson premises
The Benefits
- Smart Working Policy, giving you the ability to balance home and remote working
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for wellbeing and health)
- Paid flu jabs and eye tests
- Introductory Commission Scheme (financial reward if you refer a new client)
- Paid professional membership fees
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