Business Manager – Painting & Decorating Company
About Us
We are a growing painting and decorating company delivering high-quality residential and commercial projects. We pride ourselves on reliability, excellent workmanship, strong customer service, and building long-term relationships with our clients.
We are now looking for an experienced and organised Business Manager to help manage the day-to-day running of the business, support growth, improve systems, and ensure projects and operations run smoothly.
The Role
As Business Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing daily operations, supporting the management team, coordinating jobs, improving business processes, and helping the company continue to grow.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is proactive, confident, highly organised, and comfortable working in a busy trade-based business.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily business operations and support the smooth running of the company
- Manage enquiries, bookings, client communication, and follow-ups
- Coordinate job schedules, staff workloads, materials, and project timelines
- Support quoting, invoicing, purchasing, and basic financial administration
- Liaise with customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and team members
- Help manage company systems, paperwork, compliance, and records
- Monitor job progress and assist with resolving issues quickly and professionally
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and staff organisation where required
- Identify ways to improve efficiency, customer service, and profitability
- Work closely with the business owner/directors to support company growth
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who has:
- Previous experience in business management, operations management, office management, or a similar role
- Experience within construction, trades, property maintenance, painting and decorating, or a similar industry is desirable
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Good customer service skills and a professional manner
- Confidence managing schedules, people, paperwork, and priorities
- Good IT skills, including email, spreadsheets, calendars, and business software
- A proactive approach and the ability to work independently
- Strong attention to detail
- A practical, problem-solving mindset
- The ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
What We Offer
- A key role in a growing and ambitious company
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Supportive working environment
- Opportunity to help shape systems, processes, and business growth
- Varied and rewarding day-to-day responsibilities
- Long-term career potential for the right person
Requirements
- Previous management or operations experience preferred
- Strong administrative and organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Full UK driving licence preferred
- Experience in the painting, decorating, construction, or trade sector would be an advantage
How to Apply
Please apply with your CV and a short cover note explaining your relevant experience and why you would be a good fit for this role.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Pay: £25,171.16-£44,168.00 per year
Work Location: In person
