Office Manager - #146516

Job Description

Wood require an Office Manager based at our offices located at Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. The Office Manager will be responsible for the organisation and coordination of office operations, directing activities of the project administrative staff in the coordination and management of various administrative activities including adherence to company policies and procedures. This is a full time, permanent position based on site.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects Upstream production will continue to play an important role in providing energy security across the globe
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
  
  

Responsibilities

• Manage and confirm adherence to the company policies and procedures used to manage the office infrastructure and resources.
• Assign and monitor clerical/administrative responsibilities and tasks to ensure maximum efficiency to support project
• Work cooperatively with other project supervisors and managers and provide administrative support
• Communicate effectively with other supervision and employees
• Prepare or direct the preparation of Payroll, accounts payable, reconciliations, back charges, and related invoices
• Direct all personnel administration activities on project including recruiting, new hire sign up, employee orientation, policy and procedure interpretation and terminations
• Direct the purchasing of expendable materials and small tools as required and approved by the Operations or Project Manager
• Provide material control (receiving) for all materials and equipment required by the project
• Prepare and maintain various cost and statistical reports to support project construction activity.
• Maintain a safe and secure working environment
• Ensure security, integrity and confidentiality for the project
• Provide assistance with technical systems, software and related information technology
  
  

Qualifications

• Typically, minimum of 4+ years of office management experience (Office Experience Preferred), or equivalent combinations of education and experience.
• Extensive knowledge of standard accounting procedures, company policies and procedures, purchasing and receiving procedures, time keeping and payroll procedures, accounts payable, customer billings, cost control and office administration required.
• Strong leadership, teamwork, problem solving, organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Organizational and planning skills
• Communication skills
• Problem analysis and assessment
• Decision making
• Work and time management and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Knowledge of training and supervisory techniques
  
  

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.