We are looking for a dedicated and organised Office Manager / Business Support professional to ensure the smooth running of our clients Preston office on a day-to-day basis. The successful candidate will provide administrative support under the direction of the Directors and Business Support Manager, as well as act as a PA to the Directors. If you are an organised individual with excellent administrative skills and the ability to manage office operations efficiently, we would love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities: Manage the Preston office, ensuring efficient operations. Answer incoming telephone calls from customers and clients with a professional and courteous manner. Assist with administrative duties such as scanning, creating, and merging PDF documents. Create and format documents for bids, requiring proficiency in Excel, Outlook, Word, and Publisher. Manage incoming and outgoing post. Support with expenses and receipts management. Assist with finance-related tasks including invoices, debt management, and using Xero. Book accommodation and travel arrangements across the business. Support staff with preparing minutes, reports, and agendas. Assist in compiling tender submissions and bids. Prepare meeting rooms for client meetings and arrange refreshments. Provide PA support to Directors. Maintain a safe office environment by conducting regular reviews of Fire and Health & Safety procedures, including Fire Alarm testing and Fire Drills. Experience and Knowledge: Excellent business administrative experience with a background in financial management. Experience using own judgement and initiative in responding to queries on behalf of Senior Managers/Directors. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Ability to effectively manage and prioritise own workload. Confident dealing with people at all levels of an organisation. Proficient in the use of MS Office. Skills and Abilities: Minimum of three years experience in a similar role Good general administrative work experience. Ability to support business development opportunities. Reliable with the ability to handle sensitive business information. Strong organisational skills with attention to detail. Accurate and efficient in task execution. Effective in communicating information to staff at different levels. Please apply with your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the position.