Office & Facilities Manager

Workshop Recruitment; Romsey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Workshop Recruitment is seeking an experienced Office & Facilities Manager for its Romsey offices. The role covers office operations and facilities responsibilities across head office, showroom, and surrounding site, with hands-on involvement and interaction with contractors.

The role is full-time on a 2-3 month contract starting September 2026, with a pro rata salary between £40,000 and £50,000. A proactive, practical candidate who can manage multiple priorities will fit well.

Qualifications

• Experience as Office Manager or Facilities Manager.
• Proven ability to manage contractors and external suppliers.
• Practical understanding of facilities and workplace maintenance.
• Hands-on, proactive approach to problems and multi-priority environments.
• Strong organisational and detail orientation.
• Confident communication with contractors, employees and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the day-to-day running of the office and workplace environment.
• Manage contractors, suppliers and maintenance providers confidently and professionally.
• Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance, following issues through to resolution.
• Support the caretaker and contractors with practical site requirements when needed.
• Maintain office supplies, including ensuring the kitchen and communal areas are well stocked.
• Manage meeting rooms, office equipment, IT equipment, post and deliveries.
• Oversee workplace health & safety requirements, inspections and contractor documentation.
• Coordinate company vehicles, office events and general administrative requirements.

Skills

Office management

Facilities management

Contractor management

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder comms

Job description

Office & Facilities Manager Romsey £40,000 £50,000 Pro Rata Full-Time, Monday Friday 8:30am 5:00pm 2 3 Month Contract, September Start

Are you an experienced Office & Facilities Manager who is proactive, practical and confident dealing with contractors and day-to-day workplace issues? A growing UK business is looking for a hands-on Office & Facilities Manager to take ownership of the smooth running of its head office, showroom and surrounding site. This is a varied role for someone who enjoys getting things organised, solving problems and simply making things happen. You will manage office operations alongside facilities responsibilities, working with contractors, suppliers and the on-site caretaker. This is not a desk-only position you ll need to be happy getting stuck in when support is needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the day-to-day running of the office and workplace environment.
• Manage contractors, suppliers and maintenance providers confidently and professionally.
• Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance, following issues through to resolution.
• Support the caretaker and contractors with practical site requirements when needed.
• Maintain office supplies, including ensuring the kitchen and communal areas are well stocked.
• Manage meeting rooms, office equipment, IT equipment, post and deliveries.
• Oversee workplace health & safety requirements, inspections and contractor documentation.
• Coordinate company vehicles, office events and general administrative requirements.

Skills & Knowledge Required

• Have previous Office Manager, Facilities Manager or similar experience.
• Demonstrate strong experience managing contractors and external suppliers.
• Possess a practical understanding of facilities and workplace maintenance.
• Take a proactive, hands-on approach and confidently resolve problems.
• Manage multiple priorities without needing constant direction.
• Demonstrate excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Communicate confidently with contractors, employees and senior stakeholders.
• Bring an energetic, adaptable and solutions-focused approach.

The successful Office & Facilities Manager will be a genuine go-getter someone who takes ownership, says yes to a challenge and works out the best way to deliver it.

This is an initial 2 3 month contract, with the possibility of extension, starting in early September 2026.