EDPR: Office Manager

BookBrunch Limited; London; On-site; GBP 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading PR agency in the book sector seeks an Office Manager to join their collaborative team part-time. The role involves managing daily office operations, HR tasks, and compliance, requiring strong organizational skills and a passion for books. Flexible hours are offered to accommodate different working needs.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Previous experience in book-keeping, health and safety, and HR is desirable.
• Experience in office systems management.
• A love of books is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Liaison with staff, suppliers, and clients.
• Implementation of office procedures and HR systems.
• Health and safety compliance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Tech literacy

Job description

Ed Public Relations, the multi-award-winning book and culture PR agency whose clients include global bestselling writers, brand authors, arts organisations, and a range of high-profile publishers, is looking for a highly organised, dynamic, collaborative, and friendly Office Manager with a keen eye for detail and a love of admin, to fill a new part-time role starting in September 2022

Known for our results-driven media campaigns and commitment to client and author care, we are looking for a team player who will liberate us from the everyday demands of running a successful office and allow us to create more award-winning campaigns.

You will be a collaborative, tech-literate, process-driven, problem-solver who loves working as part of a small, highly motivated team and is a strong communicator. Previous experience of book-keeping, health and safety, contract admin, HR and office systems management plus a love of books highly desirable.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Office Manager will work 3 days a week in our office in Brockley, SE London. Flexible hours will be considered (including school hours only). A competitive salary of 30K per annum pro rata + pension is offered.

The role will include:

• Liaison with staff, suppliers and clients
• Implementation and maintenance of office procedures and administrative systems
• Health and safety compliance
• Record-keeping and updating of HR systems
• Invoicing of fees and expenses
• Liaising with bookkeeper and accountants
• Updating staff and client contracts as needed
• Organisation of induction programmes for new employees
• Utilisation of a range of software, including email, spreadsheets and databases, to ensure the efficient running of the office
• Management of facilities

If this sounds like the role for you, please send a CV and covering letter explaining why you think you’re the right person for the job, to Emma Draude at [e-mail] by 5pm on Monday 27th June.