Office & Business Support Manager

Office & Business Support Manager

Sutton,

Up to £36,118 per annum,

Fixed term contract for 5 ½ months, Full time

Sutton Housing Partnership (established in 2006) manages council housing in Sutton. We aim to bring investment and improvements to homes and communities across the borough. We are responsible for the day-to- day management of housing services to around 6,000 council tenants and 1,500 leaseholders.

We are currently seeking an Office & Business Support Manager to create an environment that allows our staff to succeed and offers the highest standard of business support to our Managing Director.

You will embody our HOME values:  High Performing, One Team, Make it Happen and Excellent Customer Service.

You will report directly to the Managing Director, providing support to allow for them to fulfill their own responsibilities. You will assist with day to day administrative tasks such as diary and agenda management, meeting support and reporting writing. You will also take on an office management role, ensuring the smooth running of the Sutton Gate office for employees, sub-tenants, residents and guests. Highly organised, you will oversee the management of facilities, room bookings and security of the office as well as acting as a first point of contact for any queries.

The ideal candidate for this role will have experience in a similar office management support role and as such will be able to demonstrate success in dealing with contractors and clients, providing line management and leading a team. You will be a forward planner with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude and good organisational and time management skills, who is comfortable working at a senior level.

Please note that this role is due to commence from 10th December 2018, running until 27th May 2019.

Closing date: Wednesday 31st October 2018

Interview dates: 5th, 6th November 2018 and 13th November 2018 - although interviews may commence ahead of this date.