HEAD OFFICE MANAGER - FIXED TERM

BASED: SPRINGFIELD,BELFAST

CLOSING DATE: 28th OCTOBER 2026

 

JP Corry, BITC’s ‘Responsible Company of the Year’ (2024) is a leading Builders Merchants in Northern Ireland. Our name is renowned for providing excellent quality and service in the supply of building materials and timber-based products. By hiring the right people for the job, who align with our values of ‘Decency’, ‘Passion’ and ‘Pride’ we provide excellent career opportunities in a challenging and rewarding environment. Through equipping you with the right tools and training we lay a solid foundation for you to make your career a successful one with us.

 

WHY WORK AT JP CORRY?​

• Generous annual leave scheme of 34 days per year pro rata inc statutory holidays

• Build your own benefits package & tailor to suit your needs: options to include high street discount vouchers & health checks

• Competitive pension scheme and Life Assurance benefit

• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay

• Training opportunities, development & career growth

• Staff Discount from JP Corry Branches

• Aviva Digicare+ 

• Bonus scheme – opportunity for annual bonus

• Access to Women In Business Membership

• Volunteering & fundraising opportunities

• High 5 staff reward & recognition scheme

 

WHAT IS THE ROLE?

The Head Office Manager plays an important role in supporting the smooth day-to-day running of our Head Office, ensuring colleagues, visitors and external partners receive a professional, welcoming and efficient experience. You will help coordinate office operations, support business activities and create an environment where people can work effectively and collaboratively.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to succeed. In this role, you will build positive relationships across the business, providing excellent support to colleagues while promoting our values of Decency, Passion and Pride.
You will be part of a values-led organisation, contributing to our purpose of building our future by helping others build theirs, while helping to shape and continuously improve our Head Office environment.

This is a fixed term role to provide maternity cover for 9 to 12 months and working hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

 

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

• Acting as the first point of contact for colleagues, visitors and external partners, providing a professional and welcoming experience

• Managing the day-to-day operation of the Head Office, ensuring it is organised, efficient and well maintained

• Responding to incoming telephone, email and visitor enquiries, directing them appropriately

• Coordinating meeting rooms, appointments and diary requirements for senior leaders where required

• Organising Head Office meetings and events, including room bookings, catering and visitor arrangements

• Managing office facilities, including room bookings, workspace planning, office moves and reporting maintenance requirements

• Keeping colleagues informed of relevant Head Office updates, including site information, office closures and operational notices

• Providing administrative support to the Managing Director and Senior Management Team as required

• Supporting the planning and delivery of company meetings, events and colleague engagement activities

• Managing office supplies and supporting the efficient use of resources across the Head Office

• Identifying opportunities to improve office processes, systems and ways of working

• Carrying out any other reasonable duties to support the wider team and business

• Monitoring marketing activity and supporting reporting on campaign performance where appropriate

• Carrying out any other reasonable duties to support the wider team and business

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

• Experience in an office management, administration or receptionist role

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks effectively

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a professional and approachable manner

• The ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues, visitors and external stakeholders

• A proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• The ability to work independently while also contributing as part of a wider team

• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information appropriately

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and diary management systems

• A full, clean driving licence

• Flexibility to support occasional business events outside normal office hours when required

• We recognise that people gain experience in different ways, so if you feel you meet most of the criteria, we would still encourage you to apply.

Desirable (not essential)
If we receive a high number of applications, the following may be used to support shortlisting:

• Experience managing office facilities or workplace environments

• Experience supporting senior leaders or executive teams

• Experience coordinating company events or corporate hospitality

• Experience introducing or improving office systems and administrative processes

Our commitment to inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and we aim to provide a fair and accessible recruitment process.
If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know and we will support you where we can.

 

TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK HERE

JP CORRY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER