My client provides Investment Administration and Investment Management services for large, UK institutional investors. Currently they are going through a period of planned growth and are looking for an experienced Office Manager to join them on an initial 6-month FTC, with the intention of this becoming a permanent position. The role will be wholly office based, with Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday being spent in the City office.
Reporting directly to the CEO, the office Manager will be a highly organised, proactive and approachable team player, who enjoys a varied role. Key tasks and responsibilities will include:
- Oversee the smooth running of the office, ensuring that all operational aspects are efficiently managed
- Serve as a primary point of contact for visitors, ensuring a professional and welcoming environment
- Manage office supplies, equipment, and vendor relationships
- Coordinate office maintenance, repairs, and improvements, liaising with contractors as needed
- Assist in planning and organising quarterly company meetings and occasional Client & social functions
- Suggest and implement additions and enhancements to the office environment
- Assist in the Disaster Recovery Communication process (& testing) by being key text messaging system user
- Act as the designated Health & Safety Coordinator, with support from HR and external H&S Consultants
- Act as main Fire Warden and First Aider (other staff are trained to assist)
- Any other task as reasonably assigned
Experience, skills & competencies
- Office Management Experience: Solid and demonstrable experience managing an office with at least 20 employees is essential, preferably within a professional services company or corporate environment
- Health & Safety Knowledge: Health & Safety Co-ordination experience and awareness of UK health and safety regulations is essential
- Administration: Previous experience in a fast-paced administrative support role is highly desirable
- Meeting/Event Co-ordination: some experience co-ordinating Client meeting and small group events would be beneficial
- IT Proficiency: Highly experienced in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a confident and professional manner
- Organisation: Strong organisational skills, with ability to prioritise multiple tasks simultaneously
- Customer Service: A friendly, professional approach to client and employee interactions, with a commitment to high-level client service
- Problem-Solving: A proactive approach to problem-solving, capable of working independently to resolve issues
- Maintaining confidentiality and integrity and promoting a positive working culture,
- Open to new ideas to ensure that the office space is a welcome place to work, with wellbeing and productivity at core.
Salary for the role will be £30,000 (£50K FTE); package includes 25 days holiday (pro-rata), Pension, Life Cover, PMI and Income Protection