Job Description

Position summary / Main purpose of the role:

Bowers and Wilkins is part of Masimo Consumer and develops a wide range of Audio products from conventional passive loudspeakers to Streaming systems as well as collaborating with brand partnerships in AV and Automotive. Bowers and Wilkins was founded as an engineering-led company, defined by its pursuit of ultimate sound quality which remains key to its continued success. The Office Manager role is based at the company's Research and Development centre in Southwater, West Sussex, UK, which houses 80+ staff.

The role requires personal assistant skills along with administrative and office management to ensure our Research and Development Facility runs smoothly and the Directors, Senior Management Team and Engineers are fully supported.

Essential Responsibilities:

Facilitate the smooth running of the office in conjunction with Directors, Senior Management, Facilities Manager, HR, IT and CBRE including equipment, maintenance/repairs, catering, cleaning and risk assessments

Act as front of house by answering the phone and manage all the logistics relating to post and parcels in/out the facility including couriers

Manage and process purchase requisitions, orders and invoices via SAP and help resolve any supplier payments issues in conjunction with Finance

Ensure major R&D expenditure is tracked and support Engineering Director and UK finance in making the necessary monthly accruals

Support and advise on travel itineraries for R&D staff to UK and International destinations

Support the teams in administrative tasks and maintain the filing systems

Undertake ad-hoc projects as required by Senior Management Team

Liaise with visitors including creating schedules and arranging accommodation and transport

Facilitate tours of the site with our existing Events teams for suppliers and customers

Required Skills/Qualifications:

Experience of managing a busy office including contractors serving the facility

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Pro-active, professional and personable approach

Strong IT skills - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Knowledge of SAP and MS SharePoint or other document management systems is desirable

Experience of arranging travel and logistics

Highly organised with ability to multitask, adapt and prioritise.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 28,000.00 per year

Expected hours: No less than 30 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Flexitime Free flu jabs Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person