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Office Manager (Fixed Term – Maternity Cover) | Chesterfield | Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00 | £28,000–£0,000 + Private Insurances + 25 Days Holiday + More
WARNING! This Office Manager Role is NOT for Most People
Most people scroll job listings looking for comfort, predictability, and the easy path.
That’s simply not what we do here.
We are looking for the 1%. The rare human being with relentless initiative, obsessive attention to detail, and the ability to think ten steps ahead while spinning a dozen plates — and loving every second of it.
If you’re the kind of person who hears “impossible” and thinks “challenge accepted,” then read on.
Who are we?
Sim & Skills is the fastest-growing healthcare simulation equipment provider in the UK — and we have no intention of slowing down.
Our trajectory puts us in the top 1% of UK businesses by growth, therefore we only hire the top 1% people to match.
We’re process-driven, fiercely agile, and allergic to mediocrity. Our culture is everything to us and we want everyone to feel part of our mission. We will trust you with a high level of autonomy that comes with responsibility and accountability.
The Opportunity:
This isn’t a “book meetings and brew the tea” type of role. You’ll be the nerve centre of our organisation — the person who keeps things on track when everything’s moving at full speed.
We’re offering a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave, but if you're that rare 1% we’re searching for — we’ll keep you for good.
No two days will look the same. You’ll support the board, run the office, finesse our operations, uphold ISO standards, plan events, solve problems no one else can see coming, and be trusted with confidential, business-critical decisions.
This is an all-in role. If that excites you, keep reading!
You Might Be The One If You Are:
- A high-functioning, ultra-organised professional with office management experience
- A problem-solver who doesn’t wait to be asked — you just do
- Able to juggle 1,000 tasks and still spot a typo on a Post-it note
- A natural communicator — clear, warm, assertive
- Skilled in HR, finance, team development, and compliance
- Adept in CRM tools, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace
We’ll Give You the Tools. You Bring the Attitude:
- A hunger to learn
- Courage to fail and the tenacity to try again
- Commitment to WOW every person you work with - be that team members, customers or suppliers
- Selfless and want to raise up the team around you
Key Responsibilities of the Office Manager:
Executive Assistant to the Board
- Confidential meeting notes, international travel planning, reporting, data protection expertise
- Providing insight, foresight, and rock-solid support
- Event planning and attendance to some exciting conferences across the UK
- Keyholder and responsible person for our HR in Chesterfield - proactively organise building maintenance & servicing
Team Champion
- Coach team members, manage their performance and have their wellbeing at the forefront of your mind
- General HR management - Ability to handle difficult situations with empathy & professionalism
- Planning of Quarterly team meetings and social events to reinforce team strength
Customer & Ops Hero
- Handle customer queries like they are royalty
- Project ownership
- Solve problems before they become problems
Master of the Numbers
- Bookkeeping, invoicing, chasing payments (Knowledge of Xero preferred but similar systems accepted)
- Expense management, bank reconciliations, accounting savvy
- Confidence to chase payments
Guardian of Quality
- Very good knowledge of owning the ISO:9001 auditing timeline, process innovation, documentation excellence
- Health & safety, compliance, and a good general business acumen
Perks & Benefits:
- £28,000 – £30,000 per annum
- Pension: 5% ontribution - salary sacrifice available
- Health, Dental, Optical, Life & Critical Illness Insurance
- 24/7 GP access
- 25 Days Annual Leave, Bank Holidays & time off at Christmas
- High-autonomy environment with high-impact opportunity
- You will be encouraged to expand your personal development by attending training courses that benefit you
Final Word
If you’re looking for a job you can coast in — this isn’t it.
If you want a role that will stretch you, encourage you and grow you, this is the one.
1% performers with fire in their belly — we’re waiting for you.
Apply now for this exciting new Office Manager position.
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