Cundall are leading the way in the provision of creative, sustainable design solutions, and our office support teams provide a wide range of exceptional administrative support to highly skilled engineering staff all around the world.

In line with the continuing growth of our business in the UK and internationally, we are looking for an experienced, passionate and collaborative Office Manager to oversee and coordinate the function of office support and all aspects of administration to our team in Newcastle.

As a crucial member of the UK administration team, you will oversee the smooth operations of the Newcastle office and ensure all Newcastle staff are provided with a high level of responsive, and accurate administrative support.

You will also establish productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders as well as providing comprehensive back-office support to the leadership team in Newcastle. You will identify areas for improvement and implement suitable administrative procedures, in line with Cundall’s global standards and approach.

You will manage, support and mentor the administration team members in Newcastle, assisting with quality control and compliance checks on important documentation, and provide advice and guidance on all administrative and IT software-based issues. You will also play a key role in the collaboration and implementation of processes between the UK and global Cundall offices.

You will have extensive previous experience of leading / managing an administrative support team and enjoy working in a complex and fast-paced environment. Your pride in providing a truly excellent and highly responsive service, proven attention to detail, and strong sense of initiative has already led you to receiving positive feedback in your career to-date. You understand what it means to create and continuously nurture trusting and collaborative relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

You have demonstrable extensive practical experience of the formatting of documents, template creation for Word and Excel as well as trouble shooting and the training of others in the use of software. You are able to prioritise tasks effectively and have a strong grasp of project coordination and process improvement.

Experience in a consultancy, construction and/or professional services environment would be advantageous.

Applications are welcome from candidates with recent experience of working as an Office Manager, or setting up a new office as well as experienced administrators who are seeking a step-up into an office management role.

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Why join Cundall?

We know that to be the best at what we do we need a diverse workforce underpinned by an inclusive culture. Creating environments where everyone can find joy doing their best work is also great for everyone. That’s why we positively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, and encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our people.

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