Office Manager

CGI Group Inc.; Camden Town; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Camden Town is seeking an experienced Office Manager to oversee facilities operations and create a welcoming environment. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in office management, strong leadership skills, and a grasp of UK health and safety regulations. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, and a commitment to work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension

Private healthcare

Share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching)

Qualifications

• Significant experience in facilities or office management within a professional or corporate environment.
• Proven leadership and people management skills with the ability to inspire a high-performing team.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day facilities operations.
• Oversee vendor and contractor relationships.
• Drive process improvement and innovation in facilities management.
• Create an inclusive workplace environment.
• Manage business continuity planning and compliance.

Skills

Facilities management

Leadership and people management

Understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation

Budget and contract management

Organisational and communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Professional qualification in facilities management (IWFM Level 3+)

Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH or IOSH)

Tools

Facilities management systems (e.g., CAFM platforms)

Job description

Overview

At CGI, we believe the workplace should inspire creativity, connection, and performance. As an Office Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our offices operate seamlessly – creating an environment where our people and clients thrive. You'll oversee day‑to‑day facilities operations, supplier partnerships, and building services while shaping a workplace culture that reflects CGI’s collaborative spirit and innovation. This is an opportunity to take ownership, drive operational excellence, and make a lasting impact on how CGI members work, connect, and succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and innovate by managing day‑to‑day facilities operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality building services.
• Develop and deliver: oversee vendor and contractor relationships, managing performance and compliance to high standards.
• Optimise and automate: drive value‑for‑money strategies, process improvement, and innovation in facilities management.
• Engage and support: create a welcoming, inclusive workplace environment that encourages collaboration and wellbeing.
• Plan and protect: lead business continuity planning, emergency response coordination, and site compliance management.
• Guide and inspire: supervise and develop facilities team members, fostering a positive and proactive team culture.
• Collaborate and communicate: partner with stakeholders to support new joiners, host client visits, and manage site events.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in facilities or office management within a professional or corporate environment.
• Proven leadership and people management skills with the ability to inspire a high‑performing team.
• Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation and statutory compliance.
• Experience managing budgets, contracts, and supplier relationships.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Professional qualification in facilities management (IWFM Level 3+ desirable) and/or Health & Safety (NEBOSH or IOSH).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and facilities management systems (e.g., CAFM platforms).
• Hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to obtain it, due to the secure nature of the programme.

Benefits and Working Arrangement

We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, and a share scheme (3.5 % + 3.5 % matching). The role is hybrid. We value inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community, and encourage healthy work‑life balance.

Life at CGI

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. You will be invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. We support your growth through leadership, well‑being initiatives, and opportunities to broaden your skills across a global yet collaborative environment.