OCU Integrum are seeking highly professional Office Manager to join their team in Stockport. 

The Office Manager, you will play a central role in ensuring the efficient day-to-day operation of the office and supporting the overall administration of the business. You will be responsible for coordinating office functions, managing administrative processes, and fostering a supportive work environment that enables us to achieve our goals effectively.

Duties and Responsibilities

Operational Efficiency:
• Ensure the smooth running of the office environment, including managing office supplies, equipment, and facilities.
• Oversee -to-day administrative processes, including parcel management, access control, and record-keeping.
• Manage relationships with external suppliers and service providers (e.g., utilities, cleaning, building management).
• Develop and maintain office workflows and processes supporting their wider adoption in the business.
• Support logistical arrangements for visitors, clients, and partners.

Training Administration:
• Support the business activities in relation to NSAR by managing and maintaining operational compliance.
• Be the primary point of contact for managing the Sentinel system on behalf of IPE and help ensure that it is used effectively.
• Monitor the expiration dates of employees' competencies and ensure that relevant training is scheduled and attended accordingly.
• Support the creation and management of the paper documentation ensuring the security of personal data.

Staff Management and Support:
• Supervise and support administrative staff, ensuring high levels of performance and morale.
• Manage travel bookings, including flights, accommodation and itineraries.
• Act as the main point of contact for staff regarding office-related issues.
• Coordinate training, PPE, and onboarding activities for employees.
• Organise staff events, team-building activities, and wellness initiatives.
• Work closely with other members of the OCU Group to develop relationships and improve shared ways of working.

Finance and Budgeting:
• Understand and operate within office budget and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Support the business with accurate and timely invoicing, and purchase orders.

Facilities and Maintenance:
• Ensure the office is a safe and well-maintained workspace, complying with health and safety regulations.
• Coordinate repairs, maintenance, and improvements to office premises.
• Manage office space planning and desk allocations to meet team needs.

Compliance and Governance:
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and other relevant UK regulations.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure confidentiality.
• Act as the Fire Warden or First Aider where required and ensure compliance with workplace health and safety laws.

Company Information:

Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms, and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

We believe that being successful is a choice.

We choose to be successful.

We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.

We celebrate difference and appreciate diverse backgrounds. We encourage everyone who join us to be themselves at work and create inclusive teams in our workplace.