Job Description:
An Office Manager / Executive Assistant required for a major Offshore Wind farm developer based in Scotland
Responsibilities:
- Support the project as part of the Project Management Office (PMO), contributing to operational efficiency and coordination.
- Act as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a professional and welcoming office environment.
- Lead and manage all external office interfaces, including contractors, IT providers, security, landlord, cleaning services, facilities, and utilities.
- Oversee office lease agreements and supplier contracts, ensuring compliance with budget and contractual obligations.
- Manage invoice approvals and maintain an accurate office budget tracker.
- Ensure full compliance with relevant legislation and regulations (e.g. Health & Safety, fire safety), maintaining knowledge of site procedures.
- Take ownership of office access control and security processes, including:
- Developing and maintaining access control and visitor policies
- Managing key fobs and visitor passes
- Conducting office and building inductions
- Liaising with building management
- Lead Health & Safety responsibilities, including:
- Acting as Fire Warden and First Aider
- Managing incident reporting (accidents, near misses, ill health)
- Coordinating first aid training and liaising with the HSE team
- Manageonboarding andoffboarding processes, including:
- Maintaining distribution lists and organisational charts
- Coordinating IT access (e.g. SharePoint)
- Delivering local inductions
- Oversee general office operations and administration, including:
- Managing office space and desk allocation
- Maintaining governance and holiday calendars
- Coordinating office supplies, catering, and facilities
- Booking and organising staff events, e.g. summer parties, Christmas parties and team-building days
- Provide dedicated administrative and coordination support to the Project Director and Deputy Director, ensuring effective prioritisation and time management.
- Manage complex calendars, including scheduling meetings, resolving conflicts, and optimising executive availability.
- Lead meeting and event coordination, including:
- Organising senior leadership and stakeholder meetings
- Booking meeting rooms, venues, and required facilities
- Coordinating logistics for conferences and management events
- Preparing agendas and supporting materials
- Take ownership of action tracking, ensuring:
- Key decisions and actions from meetings are recorded
- Follow-ups are monitored and completed within deadlines
- Act as a key liaison between leadership and internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear and timely communication.
- Anticipate leadership needs and proactively address administrative or operational challenges.
- Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
Requirements:
- Experience of similar Office Manager roles previously.
- Experience coordinating with project teams and external stakeholders.