Job Overview

Apply now A very successful and growing company with an office in Central Cardiff is looking for a Head of Department/ Office Manager to cover maternity leave of a minimum of 6 months to possibly 9. The role itself will consist of mainly managing a large department of 35 people, the department is divided into multiples teams doing various tasks including data research, sales and customer service. Duties include: Scheduling meetings and appointmentsMaintain the office condition and arrange necessary repairsPartner with HR to update and maintain office policies as necessary, deal with basic HR issuesMonitor lateness/ sicknessOrganize office operations and proceduresCoordinate with IT department on all office equipmentEnsure that all items are invoiced, invoices are signed off correctly and paid on timeEnsure accurate and timely reportingProvide general support to staff including 121's, coaching and performance managementAssist in the onboarding process for new hiresAddress employee queries regarding office management issues Liaise with facility management vendors, including cleaning, facilities issues Essential Skills and experience: Proven experience as an Office manager/ Head of departmentManagement experience of 10 people at one time minimumAble to deal with performance issues and basic HR issues including lateness and sicknessDaily, weekly and monthly reportingMotivating team and coaching/ trainingKnowledge of office administrator responsibilities, systems and proceduresProficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS Outlook, in particular)Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize workAttention to detail and problem solving skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong organizational and planning skills in a fast-paced environmentA creative mind with an ability to suggest improvements If you are happy with covering this maternity position and feel you have the relevant experience, please send your CV immediately as we will be trying to interview Thursday the 8th of March or Monday the 12th. For further information please call Natalie at the Cardiff branch of Randstad on Randstad Business Support acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Business Support is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Key Requirements

Finance Manager Management Office Management Office Manager Head of Administration