Office Manager

Katie Bard; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking an experienced Office Manager to coordinate a large office and manage a team of Personal Assistants. This pivotal role focuses on ensuring operational efficiency while providing high-level support to executives and creative teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, organizational skills, and a proactive approach in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in office or administrative management roles.
• Experience leading teams, ideally in administration or support.
• Ability to prioritize and excel in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Personal Assistants supporting multiple departments.
• Oversee office schedules and ensure seamless operations.
• Drive process improvements and uphold high standards of support.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Tech-savvy

Job description

Job Title: Office Manager
Location: Birmingham City Centre
Job Type: Full-Time, office based
Salary: 40-50k

The Role:
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Office Manager to lead and manage a large professional services office and a team of Personal Assistants. This role is critical in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of our studio, with a strong emphasis on team coordination, efficiency, and high-level support to our executives and creative teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of Personal Assistants supporting multiple departments and executives
• Oversee office schedules, meeting coordination, and executive calendars to ensure seamless operations
• Act as the first point of contact for PA-related queries, workload allocation, and performance support
• Drive process improvements, implement systems for efficient communication, and uphold high standards of administrative support
• Coordinate office-wide events, meetings, and offsites alongside the PAs
• Monitor and manage studio resources, supplies, and vendor relationships
• Support senior leadership with confidential projects, reporting, and coordination needs

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a office, operations, or administrative management role
• Previous experience managing or leading a team, ideally of administrative or support professionals
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to prioritize, delegate, and thrive in a high-pressure, creative environment
• Tech-savvy with experience using calendar tools, project management software, and internal communication platforms

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