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Office Manager
Job Posted: 2 hours ago
Salary: £ 30,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: CT3, Aylesham, Kent
Expire in: a month
Job Description
About Us
Sharpak Aylesham is a manufacturer of thermoformed plastic packaging for use in the Fresh Produce and Food Service divisions. Established in 1968, the site has significantly grown in recent years and aims to be the first choice for rigid plastic packaging solutions through our reliability, efficiency, and innovation as a manufacturer of sustainable packaging on a local and global platform.
Role Purpose:
The main purpose of this role is to manage and coordinate a wide range of administrative and office functions, ensuring the smooth running of the company and supporting Directors, managers, and teams. Acting as a central point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, the role oversees office operations, business continuity, and organisational processes to support effective decision-making and company objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Office Operational Management:
* Oversee day-to-day office operations, including supplies, equipment, and facilities management to ensure an efficient, safe, and well-resourced office environment.
* Manage telephone lines and general communications, acting as the main point of contact for internal and external enquiries.
* Welcome and manage visitors to the office, ensuring a professional and positive first impression.
* Organise lunches, catering, and refreshments for meetings and general office use, ensuring supplies of tea, coffee, milk, and other essentials are maintained.
* Organise company events, conferences, and other activities as required.
* Ensure office compliance with health, safety, and security policies, raising awareness and maintaining records where required.
* Own the business continuity plan and processes, ensuring plans are in place to maintain key functions and operations in the event of a disruption or disaster.
Executive Support & Administration:
* Organise meetings for Directors and management, including booking rooms, catering, preparing agendas, taking minutes, and distributing materials.
* Book and manage travel and accommodation arrangements for Directors and managers, ensuring cost-effectiveness and convenience.
* Provide confidential secretarial and administrative support to Directors and senior management, including mailings, handling claims and sensitive documentation.
* Provide support to Directors in preparing and proof-reading documentation, presentations, and media.
* Compile reports and provide information to management as required to support decision-making and Group compliance.
* Collate information or reports needed from Group or other departments.
General Responsibilities:
* Undertake other tasks as required to support the department and achieve company objectives, following any relevant training.
* Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, maintaining best practices across all office and administrative functions.
* Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and office efficiency.
Knowledge Skills & Experience
* Proven experience as an Office Manager, PA, or Executive Assistant in a busy, fast-paced environment.
* Strong understanding of modern office administration practices, digital record management, and workflow coordination.
* Proficiency with contemporary business software (e.g., Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, project management and CRM tools).
* Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities, with a proactive approach to problem solving.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, for liaising across all levels of the organisation.
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail in managing documents, reports, and administrative records.
* Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in office or operations management, preferably in a dynamic or multi-site organisation.
* Proven track record in implementing process improvements and supporting business efficiency initiatives.
* Experience coordinating cross-functional projects.
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