Office Manager / PA to Founder

C & C search; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative trading start-up as an Office Manager / PA to the Founder. This role offers the chance to take ownership of office operations in a vibrant culture that values initiative and collaboration. You'll be part of a close-knit team, managing diverse responsibilities from office management to executive support. With a hybrid work setup and a commitment to employee wellness, this position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys variety in their work. This is your opportunity to shape the company's daily operations and contribute to its growth.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension contribution

Wellness initiatives

Regular team socials

Prime City office

Close-knit team culture

Generous bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Office Manager or EA role, ideally in a start-up or finance.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Full office management including facilities and supplier management.
• PA support to the Founder, managing diary and travel.

Skills

Office Management

Executive Assistance

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Job description

C&C Search is currently recruiting an Office Manager / PA to Founder for a dynamic, high-growth trading start-up based in the City of London. This is an incredible opportunity to take ownership of a broad and impactful role, and be part of a fast-paced, collaborative environment with great autonomy and a brilliant vibrant culture.

All about the role and company you would be working for!
Position:
Office Manager with ad hoc PA duties to Founder – managing all office operations in a diverse hands on role, and providing ad hoc high-level executive support to the Founder of a 20-person finance company.
Salary:
£45,000 – £52,000 depending on experience
Hybrid set up:
4 days in the office, 1 day from home
Benefits:
25 days holiday, pension contribution, wellness initiatives, regular team socials, prime City office, close-knit team culture and generous bonus
What they do:
A sharp, commercially driven trading start-up focused on financial markets with an entrepreneurial and innovative approach and busy vibrant culture
Size of company:
20 employees in London and growing
Company culture and what makes them great to work for:
This company combines high performance with strong values. The team is tight-knit, ambitious, and down-to-earth. They pride themselves on a supportive and social culture where everyone contributes to the company's growth and success. You’ll have direct access to leadership and the ability to shape the day-to-day running of the business. It’s the ideal environment for someone who loves taking initiative and being a core part of a company's DNA. This is their first support hire so you’ll be wearing multiple different hats at once and will be expected to get involved in all areas across the board – no two days will be the same!

Key responsibilities for this Office Manager / PA position:

Full office management including facilities, suppliers, implementing new systems internal and client events
PA support to the Founder ad hoc – managing diary, travel, and high-level meetings
Travel and meeting management for rest of company
Liaising with clients and external stakeholders professionally and efficiently
Supporting onboarding processes, recruitment and HR support
Driving and maintaining a positive, high-functioning team culture

What background and experience is the company looking for?
• Proven experience in an Office Manager or EA role, ideally in a start-up, finance, or trading environment
• Ability to switch between strategic thinking and hands-on execution
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
• Calm, resourceful, and able to juggle competing priorities
• Excellent communication skills and confident working with senior stakeholders
• Enjoys variety, takes ownership, and thrives in a high-energy team

For this role C&C Search is acting as an employment agency.

At C&C Search, diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of who we are and how we operate. Our commitment to these values is unwavering - across all our work in recruitment, and in our training and development programmes. C&C Search fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging and has a deep commitment to being a part of creating a fairer society through partnering with clients who are also committed to a seat at the table for everybody. We work with companies that are committed to reflecting our communities, where people can bring their authentic selves to work. We know that having varied perspectives helps generate better ideas, better businesses and better societies. There is much to be done, but together we can achieve equality for all.