Office Manager

Office Manager

Location: FelixstoweSalary: Competitive + performance-related elements (not a secret just open to paying what is needed for the right person)Job Type: Full-time

Are you an experienced Office Manager with a background in transport, logistics or freight forwarding? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same and you can truly make an impact?

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and ambitious logistics business based in Felixstowe, looking to appoint a confident and commercially minded Office Manager to take ownership of their UK operations.

The Role

This is a pivotal, hands-on role where you will act as the backbone of the office, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations while leading, motivating and developing a small team. Alongside operational leadership, you will play an active role in driving sales, particularly around trailer reloading to the continent and developing forwarding opportunities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing daily office and operational activities
• Managing and motivating a small team to deliver strong performance
• Actively generating and developing new business opportunities
• Supporting and growing continental freight and forwarding services
• Ensuring compliance with UK-EU customs procedures
• Monitoring costs, margins and overall commercial performance

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll be a proactive self-starter with strong industry knowledge and the confidence to lead from the front.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience in transport, logistics or freight forwarding
• A strong understanding of UK-continent customs requirements
• Commercial awareness with a solid grasp of costs, margins and performance
• Demonstrable sales experience and confidence in business development
• Natural leadership and people management skills
• Excellent communication skills - clear, personable and professional

What's in It for You?

• A key leadership role with real autonomy and influence
• The opportunity to shape and grow a successful local operation
• A supportive business with ambitious growth plans
• Competitive remuneration reflecting experience and performance

Interested?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and want a role where your ideas, drive and leadership will be valued, we'd love to hear from you.