Office Manager
12 days ago
Felixstowe
Felixstowe Full-Time £33,595 – £47,024 + Benefits Reed is working in partnership with a growing and forward-thinking logistics business to recruit an experienced Office Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that is expanding its footprint in the freight forwarding sector and offers genuine scope to shape how the business operates day-to-day. Why apply? This isn’t just another Office Manager role. You’ll be stepping into a position where your input genuinely matters. The business is on a growth trajectory, meaning you’ll have the autonomy and trust to refine processes, develop systems, and build a strong administrative function around you. You’ll be joining a collaborative and supportive team environment where ideas are welcomed, contributions are recognised, and progression is encouraged. If you're someone who enjoys taking ownership, improving efficiencies, and being at the heart of a business operation—this role offers exactly that. The Role As Office Manager, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of daily office operations, acting as a central point of coordination between teams. You’ll work closely with senior leadership while supporting operational teams within a fast-paced logistics environment. Key Responsibilities • Oversee daily office operations and administrative activities, • Supervise and support administrative staff, • Maintain accurate records, filing systems, and documentation, • Provide administrative support to freight forwarding and logistics teams, • Coordinate meetings, travel, and company events, • Manage office supplies, equipment, and supplier relationships, • Support invoicing, purchase orders, and basic finance tasks, • Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures, • Liaise with customers, suppliers, and service providers, • Assist with HR-related tasks including onboarding and staff communication, • Support reporting, KPI tracking, and performance analysis for senior management About You • Proven experience in an Office Manager or similar role, • Background within freight forwarding, logistics, shipping, or transport, • Highly organised with strong attention to detail, • Confident managing workloads, priorities, and people, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word), • Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment, • Knowledge of freight forwarding processes is highly desirable What’s in it for you? • Competitive salary package, • Company pension scheme, • Real opportunities for career progression, • A collaborative, supportive working culture, • High level of autonomy and responsibility, • The chance to play a key role in a growing, ambitious business If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact, grow with the business, and develop your career in logistics—apply today or contact Reed for more information.