PA / Office Manager

Description:

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a busy PA / Office Manager who will keep 3 offices running safely and efficiently and become the backbone of support to our local teams.  This role is multi-faceted, and the chosen candidate will be someone who works proactively, is process-driven, and finds solutions before they become problems. 

The duties in this role will evolve and no two days are the same you will very much work on your own initiative have confident IT and communication skills and thrive on pleasing others. Your great organisational skills and attention to detail will ensure that our sales and editorial teams are well supported.

Areas of responsibility: 

H&S Coordinator – ensuring our 3 offices, Swindon, High Wycombe & Reading are running safely and in line with current regulations – IOSH qualification ideal but not essential.

Facilities / Office Management – liaising with IT, ordering stationery, sorting issues 

Suppliers – Managing cleaning contracts, air con etc 

PA support for Commercial Director and wider management team. 

Commercial reporting 

Organising various meetings, initiatives and events across the region

Liaising with internal teams to chase production 

Overseeing processes and outcomes 

Involvement in the staff council 

This role is based in our Swindon office with regular travel to High Wycombe and Reading. It's therefore essential you drive and can use your own transport.   

This is a full-time role, however we will also consider 4 days a week or school hours worked over 5 days a week for the perfect candidate.

SALARY AND BENEFITS 

Salary paying up to £29k (dependent on experience)

Travel expenses to our other offices 

Workplace pension 

Multiple perks & discounts 

Opportunities for team building and training days 

Full 25 days paid holiday + statutory bank holidays + your birthday off 

Holiday purchase scheme 

Structured career progression and ongoing training 

Discount vouchers 

Discounted gym membership 

Cycle to Work scheme 

Mental Health Support via Lifeworks 

Eye test vouchers plus £50 towards new glasses 

Annual Volunteer Charity Day 

Newsquest Media Group/LOCALiQ is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all community sections regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.  Our recruitment process will consist of various stages and activities, as part of our commitment to fairness to all applicants, we will take into account any adjustments that could help you