Job description
Project Coordinator – Junior Operations / Office Manager
Location: South Coast (office-based, with occasional site visits)
Full-time | Permanent
Are you organised, proactive, and ready to step into a role where no two days are the same?
Our client is expanding and is therefore looking for a Junior Operations Manager / Office Manager to ensure their projects and office run like clockwork.
This is the ideal opportunity for someone who thrives on variety, from coordinating site teams and managing schedules to keeping office systems efficient and supporting directors with operational planning.
What You’ll Be Doing:
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Keeping the office running smoothly, maintaining effective systems and processes
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Scheduling jobs, contractors, and site visits to ensure everything runs on time
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Liaising with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to keep projects moving
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Managing paperwork – contracts, compliance documentation, and health & safety records
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Ordering materials and ensuring deliveries reach site when required
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Preparing quotes, invoices, and progress reports
What We’re Looking For:
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Highly organised and detail-focused, confident juggling multiple priorities
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Strong communicator – comfortable working with tradespeople, suppliers, and clients
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Previous experience in office management or operations (construction experience is advantageous but not essential)
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IT confident – proficient with Microsoft Office and basic project management tools
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A proactive problem-solver who’s happy to roll up their sleeves
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Full UK driving licence preferred
What’s in It for You:
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Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
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Clear progression route into a senior operations role
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Supportive, down-to-earth team environment
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Stable company with exciting projects ahead
If you’re looking for a varied and rewarding role as a Project Coordinator, Office Manager, or Junior Operations Manager in the South Coast region, apply today and help drive the success of our projects from the office to site.
🤝 Diversity and Inclusion
At SERT, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those who are:
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Neurodiverse
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Ex-forces or ex-offenders
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Returning to work after a career break
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Facing barriers to employment
We work closely with partners such as Bridge of Hope Careers to ensure that inclusive hiring is not just a policy, but a practice. Our recruitment and training services are designed to create equal opportunities and a fair, supportive environment for all.
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