Hybrid Showroom & Office Operations Manager

Provallar Executive Search; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Provallar Executive Search is seeking an experienced Office Manager to oversee day-to-day office operations, facilities, reception and hospitality for a busy fashion business. This hands-on role focuses on delivering a welcoming, well‑organised environment for staff, senior management, clients and visitors.

Location is Watford, with one day of work from home per week after six months; the role is hybrid and offers long-term stability and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as an Office Manager, Workplace Manager or in a similar role.
• Strong experience managing office operations, facilities and front‑of‑house services.
• Experience in fashion, retail, showrooms or multi‑brand environments would be particularly relevant.
• Experience coordinating meetings, visitors, hospitality and office events.
• Ability to manage contractors, suppliers, maintenance and workplace services.
• Experience supporting senior management and multiple departments.
• A proactive, hands‑on attitude and willingness to take on any task, big or small.
• A happy, friendly, polite and approachable personality.
• Someone who is humble, respectful, helpful and enjoys working as part of a team.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Managing daily office operations, facilities, maintenance, cleanliness and presentation.
• Overseeing reception, meeting rooms, showrooms, common areas and storage facilities.
• Liaising with landlords, building management, contractors, suppliers and service providers.
• Managing front‑of‑house operations, visitors, incoming calls and reception cover.
• Coordinating meeting rooms, showroom appointments, hospitality, catering and refreshments.
• Supporting customer presentations, product launches, seasonal showcases, sample sales and company events.
• Managing office supplies, equipment, stationery, kitchen supplies and other workplace requirements.
• Handling domestic and international couriers, deliveries, collections and sample shipments.
• Supporting product teams with samples, showroom preparation, seasonal collections and storage organisation.
• Coordinating brand compliance administration, product approvals and related documentation.
• Managing office‑related budgets, invoices, expenses and supplier accounts.
• Maintaining office systems, records and administrative processes.
• Overseeing health and safety, risk assessments, fire safety and contractor compliance.

Skills

Office management

Facilities management

Front-of-house management

Vendor management

MS Office / Google Workspace

Job description

Provallar Executive Search is seeking an experienced Office Manager to oversee day-to-day office operations, facilities, reception and hospitality for a busy fashion business. This hands-on role focuses on delivering a welcoming, well‑organised environment for staff, senior management, clients and visitors.

Location is Watford, with one day of work from home per week after six months; the role is hybrid and offers long-term stability and development opportunities.