Assistant Office Manager / Buyer (8-Week Contract)
Location: BB6
Hours: Monday to Friday, office-based
Salary £32,000 to £36,000 DoE
About the Role
Agility is working with a leading and fast-paced construction company, who are seeking an experienced and adaptable Assistant Office Manager / Buyer to support daily operations at their Blackburn Office. This is a hands-on, varied position requiring strong organisational, communication, and supplier management skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the first point of contact for customers and visitors, providing a professional and courteous service.
- Oversee general office administration - filing, communications, document control, and systems management.
- Support project teams with day-to-day administrative and coordination tasks.
- Manage suppliers and follow up on orders placed.
- Work on the weekly payroll run, knowledge of CIS would be an advantage
- Liaise with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and maintain quality standards.
- Assist with supplier approval, performance feedback, and prequalification documentation.
- Prepare professional correspondence, reports, and spreadsheets.
- Provide administrative support to management, including HR-related duties such as onboarding new employees and collating HR data.
- Assist with internal audits and ensure completion of any required follow-up actions.
- Updating Sage Payroll and the HR/L&D Databases
- Contribute to the development and implementation of HR and quality procedures.
Desirable Skills & Experienc
- Previous experience in a busy office environment (construction sector preferred).
- Confident communicator, comfortable liaising with suppliers and clients by phone and email.
- Experience with Sage and/or Eque2 software for accounts, payroll, or procurement. Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced setting.
Contract Details
- Duration: 8 weeks
- Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
- Location: BB6 (office-based)
- Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 per annum (pro rata).
