Office Manager/PA

We are looking for an organised, proactive and personable Office Manager / Personal Assistant to join our new Colchester office. This newly created and varied role combines office management, PA and administrative support, with time shared equally across the Research, Planning and Land Consultancy teams to help ensure the office and wider team operate smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Diary and meeting management.
• Organising meetings, travel and hospitality.
• Managing incoming calls, correspondence and general office enquiries.
• Ordering stationery, office supplies and refreshments.
• Monitoring utility accounts and ensuring bills are received and processed.
• Liaising with suppliers, contractors and service providers.
• Supporting the upkeep and efficient running of office facilities.
• Assisting with document preparation, reports and presentations.
• Maintaining office records, filing systems and databases.
• Providing regular administrative and coordination support to Ceres Research, including internal reporting and records, membership administration, events, routine communications, and project and finance tracking.
• Processing digital dictation through BigHand.
• Assisting with aged-debtor follow-up and credit control.
• Preparing and issuing fee proposals through Ignition and drafting and raising monthly invoices in Xero.
• Working closely with the Operations Manager on office, facilities and operational matters.

Pay: £27,000.00-£29,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance

Work Location: In person