Job Description

Location:

Primarily home-based, with visits required to our office based in Crowborough

Start Date:

November 2025 (handover period)

Contract:

Fixed Term, 12 months (possible role may become permanent).

Role Overview

We are seeking an organised and proactive Office Manager to cover maternity leave. The role is mainly home-based and includes full handover training.

Responsibilities

Answering calls and emails, acting as the first point of contact Organising engineers' diaries and scheduling jobs Liaising with clients and suppliers Ordering materials and tracking deliveries Preparing and sending invoices, monitoring payments, and chasing debtors Maintaining records and compliance documentation Providing general administrative support to directors and the team

Skills & Experience

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) - laptop provided Strong organisational and communication skills Previous office/administration experience preferred (knowledge of the construction/trades sector beneficial) Ability to work independently with accuracy and attention to detail
What We Offer

A supportive, family-run business with a history of long staff retention Primarily home-based role with occasional office days in Crowborough Laptop provided and full handover training with the current Office Manager
12-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave, with the possibility of becoming a permanent position depending on the current Office Manager's decision at the end of her leave

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 24,500.00-26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Sick pay Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Crowborough TN6 2BT