Position : Office Manager Location : Sheffield, Rotherham Sector : Engineering, science, research Salary : £28,000 - £35,000 Please note : you MUST already have the right to live and work in the UK. I am working with a start-up business in the renewable energy sector. Their R & D facility and their production will all be based in Sheffield. They have a great opportunity for an Office Manager / Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant / Senior Administrator to join their team at the outset of their journey. Starting with almost a blank canvas, you will take responsibility for :- Overseeing the daily operation of the office, ensuring a safe and secure working environment for staff and for visitors Ensuring that any recurring legislative requirements are met eg fire alarm tests Providing a welcoming and friendly reception service Developing office policies and procedures to promote a productive and positive working culture Purchasing of office equipment, stationery, consumables etc Placing purchase orders for specialist equipment as specified by scientists and engineers Dealing with post and ensuring documentation is stored safely Co-ordinating any events, travel and transport requirements within the business including booking transport Onbarding new starters Supporting with training and development where necessary As you will imagaine, being a start up will require a high degree of flexibility Experience Required: Previous experience of managing an office Good IT skills including use of Microsoft software packages Good level of commercial awareness Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English Excellent telephone manner and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and as well as part of a team. Reliable and highly self-motivated Able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Logical approach and effective problem solving ability Positive attitude with ability to influence productive changes Proactive – looking for tasks as opposed to waiting to be issued work Any experience of working in a laboratory or manufacturing environment would be beneficial