£35K/yr to £42K/yr
City of Westminster, England
Permanent, Variable

Office Manager

Posted by Kara G Recruitment.

An award winning people orientated architecture practice is looking for an experienced Office Manager overseeing the day to day running of a large office, supporting the Directors and managing the support team.

It's a great varied role running the office of a busy working studio. A key focus of the role will be on the facilities side ensuring the office is running smoothly and looking after H&S. You will also be looking after the support team and ensuring reception runs smoothly.

Management of the Office includes:

  • Manage the Support team and their workload
  • Organise, manage and report at the weekly staff meetings
  • Assist with quality management systems, audits and procedures
  • Management of the company car fleet
  • Proofread, format and issue documents
  • Support to Directors and Senior Management team
  • Organise internal and external meetings
  • Organise, support and minute Director meetings and quarterly Executive Board meetings
  • Organise monthly financial reviews.
  • Oversee management of front of house and receptionist
  • Manage utilities and maintenance contracts for all services, ensuring planned maintenance is carried out as required
  • Maintain fire and security contracts and procedures
  • Assist with health and safety
  • Organise internal moves and relocations
  • Manage suppliers (e.g. stationery, coffee, recycling, cleaners etc.)
  • Ensure premises defects are dealt with promptly
  • Prepare and manage all facilities requirements for the audits
  • Prepare and manage facilities budget.

This role is busy and varied and will be office based 5 days a week although they are open to someone working part-time hours across the 5 days. You'll need excellent organisational skills as well as previous experience or running an office, managaing a team and looking after facilities.

Fantastic role in a beautiful studio and even better team. They really are a great company to work for who value their staff and wellbeing.

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