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Office Manager

KMK Recruitment Limited

London

On-site

GBP 100,000 - 125,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a proactive Office Manager to enhance the daily operations of their vibrant office environment. This role involves managing reception services, overseeing office logistics, and ensuring a safe and welcoming workspace. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic setting, demonstrating exceptional people management skills and a knack for organizing complex workloads. If you have a strong background in office management, particularly in corporate settings, and are excited about leading an office relocation project, this opportunity could be your next career move. Join a global retail business and make a significant impact on their operational success.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as an Office Manager in a corporate setting.
  • Strong skills in planning, organizing, and people management.

Responsibilities

  • Manage reception and switchboard services for positive visitor experiences.
  • Oversee day-to-day office operations and ensure compliance with H&S requirements.

Skills

People Management
Office Management
Planning and Organizing
Health and Safety Compliance

Education

Relevant experience in Office Management

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and services-focused Office Manager to join our client, a global retail business based in Russell Square, to support with the daily function of the office. This includes working with Senior Leadership on the pending office move. The right person will have previous experience as an Office Manager within a corporate business, along with people management skills. You will enjoy being the go-to person and promote a collaborative approach across the business.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

  1. Managing a professional reception and switchboard service, ensuring all internal and external visitors have a positive experience.
  2. Complete meeting room and hot desk management, to include all refreshments for meetings.
  3. Complete management of the day-to-day running of the office, ensuring facilities are safe and secure and being the go-to person for any internal facilities queries.
  4. Adherence to H&S requirements, ensuring appropriate training of fire wardens, first aiders, and maintaining emergency evacuation procedures.
  5. Be the first point of contact for the building management team, communicating regarding all building issues.
  6. Overseeing 3rd party services including statutory testing, cleaning contractors, and other supplier partners.
  7. Maintenance of suppliers’ contracts ensuring they are compliant and renewed appropriately.
  8. Control and monitor costs, including efficient processing of supplier invoices.
  9. Lead the operations of the relocation project, ensuring that the building services are set up from day one and that the move management is completed successfully.

If you have a strong background in Office Management, with a proven track record in planning and organizing workload while managing last-minute changes and conflicts, you will be comfortable managing a small reception/facilities team, ensuring they are kept motivated, and that the office space is always immaculately presented. Previous experience of managing an office move will be highly advantageous.

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