Reed
Office Manager
Gateshead | Full-Time | 37.5 Hours Per Week | Monday-Friday
Reed Business Support are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a growing business based in Gateshead for an experienced Office Manager.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that is entering a key phase of growth and development. They are looking for an ambitious, proactive and highly organised individual who can take ownership of office operations, lead a small administration team and support the business as it continues to evolve.
This role requires more than a traditional administrator. The successful candidate will be a confident decision-maker, a strong communicator and someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment where adaptability and continuous improvement are key.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and support a small administration team
- Oversee the day-to-day running of the office
- Manage incoming communications and enquiries efficiently
- Handle HR-related queries and support HR processes
- Work closely with a newly appointed HR Advisor
- Coordinate multiple communication workflows across the business
- Maintain effective diary and schedule management
- Ensure document control procedures are followed accurately
- Support compliance requirements, including ISO standards
- Identify and implement process improvements
- Analyse issues and escalate where necessary
- Build and maintain professional relationships with clients and stakeholders
About You
The successful candidate will have:
- Previous experience in an Office Manager, Senior Administrator or similar role
- Experience managing or supervising a small team
- Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Good technical and systems skills, ideally including HR systems
- The ability to work independently and make decisions confidently
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach
Personal Attributes
The business is looking for someone who is:
- Honest, hardworking and supportive
- Ambitious and eager to develop professionally
- Adaptable and comfortable working through change
- Proactive rather than reactive
- Confident representing the business externally
- Focused, driven and committed to high standards
- Passionate about continuous improvement
What's On Offer?
- Salary of £28,000 initially, rising to £30,000 after first 3 months
- Opportunity to join a growing and evolving business
- Varied and autonomous role with leadership responsibility
- Supportive working environment
- Genuine opportunity to influence processes and make an impact
- Monday-Friday working pattern with no weekends
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday (core client hours 9:00am-5:00pm)
If you're an experienced Office Manager looking for your next challenge within a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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