Office Manager

Executive Assistant & Office Manager

Twickenham | Full Time | Permanent

Salary: £40,000 + excellent benefits

Do you thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment where you can genuinely make a difference? We’re supporting a growing, highly respected organisation in the safety-critical sector to find an experienced Executive Assistant & Office Manager to support their UK Managing Director and wider team. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, responsibility and being right at the heart of a business.

The Role

This is a dual role combining high-level EA support with full responsibility for the smooth running of a busy Head Office. You’ll act as a true right hand to the Managing Director, ensuring their time is optimised and priorities are managed, while also creating a professional, welcoming and well-organised office environment for the wider team and visiting stakeholders.

You’ll be central to how the business operates day-to-day.

Key Responsibilities

  • Full Executive Assistant support to the Managing Director including diary, inbox, travel and meeting coordination
  • Acting as a gatekeeper and ensuring priorities are effectively managed
  • Overseeing the day-to-day running of the office and creating a positive working environment
  • First point of contact for internal queries relating to office, travel and events
  • Managing relationships with suppliers, building management and external partners
  • Coordinating customer visits and ensuring a professional and welcoming experience
  • Organising internal meetings, events and external venues
  • Supporting recruitment and onboarding, helping to create a strong first impression
  • Managing office supplies, post and logistics
  • Supporting quality processes and documentation where required
  • Ownership of office Health & Safety and risk management processes
  • Supporting security vetting processes (BPSS)

About You

  • Proven experience as an Executive Assistant at senior level
  • Previous Office Management experience
  • Highly organised with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
  • Confident, approachable and able to build relationships quickly
  • Proactive and solutions-focused in your approach
  • Strong communication skills with a professional, polished manner
  • Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Willingness to travel occasionally within the UK and internationally

What’s On Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Pension scheme
  • Private healthcare
  • Life assurance
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Structured onboarding and ongoing development
  • Opportunity to spend time at international HQ
  • A supportive, collaborative and growing business environment

Job Details

Company
Optimum TA Ltd
Location
Twickenham, England, United Kingdom
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