Job Description

OFFICE MANAGER

INNOVATE "THE COMPANY"

Innovate was established in 2012 and since then, have been delivering the needs for Contractors and Surveyors in N. Ireland, Ireland, and UK. The Company covers a vast range of products suited to the construction and infrastructure industries. Mainly known for Survey Equipment supplies, over the years we have grown to acquire additional partners which help the company provide end to end solutions on and off machine for Architectural, engineering and the entire construction community.

PURPOSE OF ROLE

As innovate continues to grow and develop, we are searching for an experienced Office Manager. It will be your remit to ensure that the office is running smoothly. Everything from arranging staff meetings to maintaining resources must be taken care off, ensuring that the team can work in the most efficient way possible. This will involve several administrative, organisational and management duties.

DUTIES

Liaise with employees at all levels, including senior management

Oversee the daily operations of the company and help improve the overall sales functions, working with staff in all departments to hep improve their techniques

Promote and develop the innovate brand

Dealing with telephone calls, letters, reports etc

Management meetings daily with employees, ensuring targets are met

Promoting staff training and development

Assisting the HR dept. by keeping records up to date, organising inductions and appraisals etc

Implementing health and safety procedures

Recording office expenditure and managing the budget

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

4 or more years of experience Experience as an office manager or in a comparable administrative leadership role with a track record of success in maintaining efficient operations Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and prioritise tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills for fostering collaboration, resolving conflicts and building team morale Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with scheduling tools, project management platforms, and CRM systems Experience managing office budgets, overseeing expense reporting and negotiating vendor contracts to ensure cost effective operations Quick thinker with a knack for identifying issues and implementing creative, practical solutions Ability to motivate and guide team members while festering a culture of accountability and excellence Degree in business administration, management or a related field OR experience equivalent

DESIRABLE SKILLS

Organisation and time management Communication and relationship building High level of emotional intelligence Confident ability to lead and manage others Strong IT skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Ability to work under pressure A driven, motivated attitude with the ability to use your own initiative Budgeting and numerical skills
This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the Office Manager and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.

Are you ready to bring your organisational skills and leadership qualities to a company that values your contributions?

APPLY TODAY

to join or inclusive, forward-thinking team. Please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your experience and goals by 26/09/2025.

HOW TO APPLY

Please copy and paste the below link to your browser and apply via Breathe hr, where you will upload your CV and cover letter along with the answer to the questions below.

https://hr.breathehr.com/v/office-manager-42747

QUESTIONS

1. What are your hobbies / interests?
2. What interested you in this role?
3. Can you supply innovate with a reference from a previous or current employer should you be successful?
4. Do you drive?
5. From the job description briefly what do you think this role involves & why should we give you an interview?
6. If you apply for this role how many miles will you have to drive to our office?

Closing date for CVs and innovates Questionnaire to be emailed no later than 13:00pm hours on Friday 26th September 2025. We are eager to place the candidate as soon as possible, but we're also willing to wait for the right candidate, even if it means accommodating their notice period.

Once the closing date ends, we will read over all applications & contact you only if we feel you meet the criteria and have applied correctly. We will aim to be in touch no later than Tuesday 30/09/2025.

Interviews will then be issued out to the successful candidates for interviewing Thursday 09th October 2025 Interviews will be held between the hours of 10:00am-15:00pm Please confirm this date is for interview available before applying. Your time cannot be changed once allocated and no additional interviews will take place other than 09/10/25.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,000.00-33,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person