Job Title: PA / Office Manager
Location: Ilford (industrial business site)
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm (office based)
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 (depending on experience)

About the Role

Are you highly organised, resilient, and able to keep things running smoothly in a fast-paced, industrial environment? We are looking for a proactive Office Manager to support Directors & senior management and oversee the day-to-day running of the office within a busy, growing company based at a waste and recycling centre.

This is a hands-on position where no two days are the same. The successful candidate will need to be confident working in a male-dominated environment, balancing professionalism with a practical, no-nonsense approach. This role would suit someone with proven administration or office management experience who is now ready to take ownership of a key role and grow with the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level PA support to senior management, including diary management, correspondence and travel arrangements.

• Oversee and manage day-to-day office operations, ensuring everything runs efficiently.

• Handle incoming calls, emails and visitors with professionalism.

• Assist with HR administration, recruitment coordination and staff onboarding.

• Organise and attend meetings, take minutes, and follow up on agreed actions.

• Maintain office systems, supplies and ensure health & safety compliance.

• Liaise confidently with colleagues, contractors, suppliers and external stakeholders.

• Support finance and administration tasks such as processing invoices, purchase orders and budget tracking.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience as a PA, Office Manager, or Senior Administrator (essential).

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise.

• Strong communication skills with the confidence to deal with people at all levels.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

• A proactive, problem-solving attitude with great attention to detail.

• Ability to remain calm, professional, and efficient under pressure.

• Knowledge of the waste and recycling industry terminology (desirable but not essential).

• Full UK driving licence and access to a car (essential due to site location).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £35k – £45k, depending on experience.

• A dynamic and fast-paced working environment with variety in the role.

• The opportunity to grow with the business and develop your career further.

• The chance to play a key role in supporting senior leadership within a thriving company.

If you are resilient, organised, and ready to take ownership of this vital role, we’d love to hear from you.