Office Manager

Chapter2

Office Manager

£30000

Chapter2, Barton Mills, Suffolk

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 15 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 4d9238c83e34435f872bd0d8cc4378f3

Full Job Description

To ensure the provision of a high-quality Administration service with appropriate administration cover available at all times.

  • Supervise the members of the Administration team, making sure their work is of a high standard and that work is fairly distributed to maintain amongst the team.

  • Ensure that there is adequate cover in the Administration team at all times

  • Ensure that the Administration team functions effectively, covering the key tasks and requirements

  • Providing an efficient reception service with visitors being signed in and greeted effectively

  • Ensuring that meeting room bookings are correct and that meetings are provided with refreshments as required

  • Ensuring that provisions are available in all meeting rooms

  • Providing support for the setup of Teams meetings

  • Maintaining appropriate levels of stationery and supplies Ensuring that the kitchen is kept tidy and that refreshment stock levels are maintained

  • Ensuring that post and deliveries are dealt with and distributed in a timely manner

  • Ensuring that filing systems are maintained and that documentation and correspondence is distributed appropriately

  • Collate board paper information.

  • Distribute documentation / correspondence and maintain filing systems.

  • Produce departmental stationery and postage costs.

  • Any associated tasks as requested by your Line Manager., With an impressive order book of over £3.2 billion we are one of the industry's leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we're poised for further growth and success, so if you're committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.


  • We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our 'Be Well' programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

    We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

    Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

    Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

  • Computer skills and knowledge of relevant software

  • Knowledge of operation of standard office equipment.

  • Knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures and systems such as filing and record keeping

  • Knowledge of principles and practices of basic office management.

  • Administrative qualification would be desirable

  • Experience working within an administrative role is essential.

    Galliford Try is one of the UK's leading construction groups with a vision to continuously be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.


  • Our Infrastructure business has seen impressive growth over the last few years working in collaboration with National Highways (formerly Highways England) and Local Authority clients across the country. Our portfolio of road projects has contributed substantially to the national infrastructure network and has seen us become one of the leading players in the Highways sector.

    Our purpose is to improve people's lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

    We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

    We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.
  • Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays

  • A wide range of corporate discounts

  • Cycle to Work schemes

  • Comprehensive pension plan

  • Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme

  • Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it

  • Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role