Office Vacancy

Office Manager - Bath - £25k - £30k

My client in Bath is looking for a forward thinling, experienced office manager/P.A. The right candidate will be responsible for putting in a new procedure and then stand by it and actually enforce it thus improving the efficiency & accuracy of our data or stationary ordering process.

Company profile
A rare opportunity for an Office Manager has arisen within the award winning international publishing company.
My Client is the World's leading directory for their industry and was awarded the Queens' Award for Enterprise in 2009.

We are looking for a methodical and motivated office manager to come in and make the administration and database department theirs.
Working closely with our Sales and Production managers you will need to pay particular attention to our data which is the core of our business.

Office Manager Opportunity
The ideal candidate will have previous experience gained in a Publishing background and will be responsible for all areas of office administration and our database.
A high level of competence in Microsoft office & a CIPD qualification are preferable.

Responsibilities include:
Daily management of the office and administration staff.
Overall responsibility for our database, the accuracy of its contents and procedures for verifying existing and new data.
All Payroll, HR & personnel matters
Maintaining company handbook
Health & safety compliance
First Aider & Fire officer compliance
Management of office cleaning company & landlord liaison
Maintain & follow and enforce all aspects of our Trademarks and Copyright
Oversee ordering of stationary, tea, coffee & consumables whilst negotiating the best deals.
Manage all insurance aspects of the business, liability, employee travel, company car & private health care.
Working with our partner Training company, amend / create and deliver the Yachting Pages induction course (including database training) to all new employees.
Ensure all office standards are met at all times including correct fonts, signatures, logos, headed paper and all calls being picked up within 3 rings and answered correctly.
Occasional PA duties to the MD

Qualities required:
Ability to establish efficient procedures, organise, & manage.
Very high level of attention to detail.

Additional information
Due to the (current) rural location of this office a car is essential.
Due to the international nature of our business, once a year you may be asked to help out at one of our shows in Cannes or Monaco.
Excellent package including competitive salary, 20 days paid holiday, Christmas party, travel insurance, and private healthcare.