Office Manager

Take charge in maintaining and developing a welcoming and enjoyable work space for the whole team, in an exciting new role for a major local employer.

IVC Evidensia is a leading veterinary provider operating across 19 countries and has experienced extensive growth in recent years, with over 2,200 clinics and hospitals, and counting! The Chocolate Factory office in Keynsham is a key location for UK and European operations, where colleagues across the region come to collaborate.

Working closely with the leadership team, the Facilities Co-ordinator will work to understand colleagues' requirement from their work space, as well as working to achieve the organisation's sustainability goals set out in the Positive Pawprint strategy. In return, you will receive:

• 5 weeks’ holiday (increasing with service)
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• Discounted veterinary fees
• Private Medical Insurance
• A "bring your dog to work" policy - we're animal lovers after all!

The Facilities Office Manager will be responsible for:

• Co-ordinating day to day maintenance and cleaning of site
• Identifying issues in office space usage and finding and implementing solutions to benefit all
• Driving a culture of "taking pride" in having an excellent office space to enjoy
• Ensuring legal compliance with health and safety and staff welfare standards
• Managing site security, fire detection and other protection systems, including out of hours cover.
• Project managing building and refurbishment works
• Managing utility and energy saving projects to reduce carbon footprint

The Office Manager will need:

• Experience in office/facilities management
• Project management skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work on own initiative, identify areas for improvement and find solutions
• Above all, an enthusiastic approach and pride in their work!

Upon application, your CV will be reviewed by the IVC Evidensia talent partner, Cogito, and a member of the hiring team will be in touch with feedback/information on next steps.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme

Flexible Language Requirement:

• English not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bristol: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: OfficeManager1
Expected start date: 10/04/2023