PA / Office Manager

Full Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a busy PA / Office Manager who will keep 3 offices running safely and efficiently and become the backbone of support to our local teams.  This role is multi-faceted, and the chosen candidate will be someone who works proactively, is process-driven, and finds solutions before they become problems. 

The duties in this role will evolve and no two days are the same you will very much work on your own initiative have confident IT and communication skills and thrive on pleasing others. Your great organisational skills and attention to detail will ensure that our sales and editorial teams are well supported.

Areas of responsibility: 

• H&S Coordinator – ensuring our 3 offices, Swindon, High Wycombe & Reading are running safely and in line with current regulations – IOSH qualification ideal but not essential.
• Facilities / Office Management – liaising with IT, ordering stationery, sorting issues 
• Suppliers – Managing cleaning contracts, air con etc 
• PA support for Commercial Director and wider management team. 
• Commercial reporting 
• Organising various meetings, initiatives and events across the region
• Liaising with internal teams to chase production 
• Overseeing processes and outcomes 
• Involvement in the staff council 

 This role is based in our Swindon office with regular travel to High Wycombe and Reading. It's therefore essential you drive and can use your own transport.   

This is a full-time role, however we will also consider 4 days a week or school hours worked over 5 days a week for the perfect candidate.

SALARY AND BENEFITS  

• Salary paying up to £29k (dependent on experience)
• Travel expenses to our other offices 
• Workplace pension
• Multiple perks & discounts 
• Opportunities for team building and training days 
• Full 25 days paid holiday + statutory bank holidays + your birthday off 
• Holiday purchase scheme 
• Structured career progression and ongoing training 
• Discount vouchers 
• Discounted gym membership 
• Cycle to Work scheme 
• Mental Health Support via Lifeworks 
• Eye test vouchers plus £50 towards new glasses 
• Annual Volunteer Charity Day 

Newsquest Media Group/LOCALiQ is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all community sections regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.  Our recruitment process will consist of various stages and activities, as part of our commitment to fairness to all applicants, we will take into account any adjustments that could help you.