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We work closely with our clients throughout the life of a project, developing a clear understanding of their needs and delivering practical solutions that achieve the best possible outcomes.\nOur core expertise is in ecological consultancy, alongside growing arboricultural consultancy and landscape design teams. By bringing these disciplines together, we provide genuinely collaborative consultancy services that help our clients maximise opportunities, minimise delays and deliver successful projects.\nAs we continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced and proactive Office Manager to play a key role in keeping our people, processes and projects running smoothly.\nThe role will include:\nAs Office Manager, you will be at the heart of the business, overseeing the day-to-day running of our office while providing essential support to our people, project teams and wider operations.\nThis is a varied and hands-on role for someone who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems and making things work better. You'll work closely with colleagues across the business, helping to create an organised, efficient and positive working environment where our teams can do their best work.\nYou'll also play an important role in supporting project delivery through our incoming Professional Services Automation (PSA) system, Kantata, helping project teams stay organised and ensuring key administrative and operational processes run effectively.\nYou will be integral to collaboration with our parent company - Origin Enterprises, ensuring delivery of key administrative information including health and safety, and sustainability reporting.\nWhat You'll Be Responsible For:\nOffice & Operations\nTake ownership of the smooth day-to-day running of the office.\nManage office supplies, equipment, facilities and relationships with relevant suppliers.\nMaintain effective digital and physical filing systems, ensuring information is handled securely and confidentially.\nManage incoming communications and correspondence.\nIdentify opportunities to improve office processes and ways of working.\nReporting key data to our parent company.\nTeam Support\nLine-manage Administrative Assistants and other members of the support team.\nSupport HR and people processes, including onboarding, training coordination and record-keeping.\nAssist with timesheets, expenses and payroll administration.\nProvide practical and administrative support to colleagues across the business.\nFinance & Procurement\nSupport credit control by liaising with finance teams, processing invoices and purchase orders, and following up outstanding client payments.\nMonitor office-related expenditure and budgets.\nCoordinate procurement and supplier relationships.\nHealth, Safety & Compliance\nHelp ensure the office operates in accordance with relevant health and safety requirements.\nMaintain risk assessments, emergency procedures and other compliance documentation.\nSupport the implementation of company policies and procedures.\nProject Coordination\nProvide administrative support to project teams.\nAssist with document preparation and client communications.\nHelp project teams monitor timelines, tasks and deliverables through Kantata.\nSupport accurate and timely project administration across the business.\nKey Requirements:\nWe're looking for someone who is organised, dependable and naturally proactive - someone who sees what needs doing and gets on with it.\nYou'll ideally have:\nProven experience in office management, administration or a similar operational role.\nExcellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\nExcellent attention to detail and a practical, problem-solving approach.\nConfidence using Microsoft Office and cloud-based systems such as Teams and SharePoint.\nThe ability to work independently while also being a collaborative member of the wider team.\nA professional, approachable and positive manner.\nDesirable Experience:\nExperience working within an environmental, engineering, planning or consultancy business.\nExperience supporting project-based teams.\nFamiliarity with project management or Professional Services Automation (PSA) systems.\nAn interest in ecology, conservation, sustainability or the natural environment.\nWhy work for us?\nThis is an opportunity to join a growing consultancy where your contribution will have a genuine impact.\nYou'll be working alongside people who are passionate about the environment and committed to delivering high-quality work for our clients. As Office Manager, you'll have a central role in supporting that work - helping our teams operate effectively and contributing to the continued development of the business.\nIf you're looking for a varied role where no two days are quite the same, where you can take ownership and make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.\nLocation\nOur office is based at:\nBrooks Ecological Ltd\nUnit A, 1 Station Road\nGuiseley\nLeeds\nLS20 8BX\nWe're well connected by local train and public transport, and we actively encourage cycling to work, where feasible.\nThe role will be office based (Guiseley) though we appreciate the need for flexibility and occasional hybrid working will be permitted. The ability to communicate and collaborate effectively using Microsoft Teams, as well as working with colleagues in person, is essential.\nBenefits Include:\nWe offer a competitive and supportive rewards package designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally. This includes Life Assurance, access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and paid professional memberships such as CIEEM. We’re committed to continuous development, offering a blend of internal and external training opportunities to help you grow your skills and advance your career.\nAs part of our inclusive culture, you’ll have the opportunity to join our monthly Neurodiversity Café, take part in community action days, and benefit from our family friendly policies, including enhanced family leave options. 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