Office Manager

Equals; Chester; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Equals is seeking a highly organised Office Manager to oversee the Chester office in Pulford. This part-time, office-based role covers day-to-day operations, supplier coordination and a friendly front-of-house presence.

You'll support multiple departments, manage schedules, maintain tidy spaces and ensure health and safety compliance. The role offers a compact 20-hour week, Monday to Friday, with a salary of £18,757.33 per annum.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an office administration, office coordinator or office management role.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Experience coordinating multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong communication skills with a friendly and professional approach.
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of tasks.
• Proactive, organised and reliable with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the Chester office.
• Order office supplies, stationery, kitchen consumables and equipment.
• Ensure kitchens, breakout areas and meeting rooms are well stocked, tidy and presentable at all times.
• Prepare meeting rooms for all internal meetings.
• Welcome any visitors and contractors to the office.
• Manage and distribute incoming deliveries, post and couriers.
• Maintain records of office expenditure.
• Support with general office administration and documentation.
• Coordinate office maintenance and repairs.
• Carry out regular office inspections and report any issues.
• Support health and safety activities, including first aid supplies and workplace compliance.
• Assist with office moves, desk setups and workspace organisation.
• Prepare desks and equipment for new starters.
• Provide a friendly first point of contact for office-based queries.
• Support the People team with employee events and wellbeing initiatives.

Skills

Office administration

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Proactive

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Job description

Equals is the next-generation global money movement platform built for exceptional businesses operating across borders. We bring international payments, embedded finance, and more together into a single connection that simplifies operations and strengthens financial control. With deep expertise and integrated infrastructure, Equals turns financial complexity into reliable solutions.

With our headquarters in London and teams around the UK and Europe, you will join a very close-knit, talented and supportive team from various backgrounds who believe that bringing different perspectives together helps us understand our customers' needs. United, by one thing, making money management straightforward and cost-effective for our customers.

About the role

We're looking for a highly organised, proactive and hands-on Office Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of our Chester office in Pulford (CH4).

This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You'll be responsible for ensuring our office is welcoming, organised and running efficiently, providing support across multiple departments and acting as the go-to person for all office related matters. From coordinating suppliers and contractors to ordering office supplies, preparing meeting rooms and supporting day-to-day office operations, you'll take ownership of creating an environment where our people can do their best work.

We're looking for someone who enjoys taking initiative, solving problems and building strong relationships. You'll be confident working independently, managing multiple priorities and keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

This is a part-time, office-based role, working Monday to Friday, 9:30am - 1:30pm (20 hours per week), with a salary of £18,757.33 per annum.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the Chester office.
• Order office supplies, stationery, kitchen consumables and equipment.
• Ensure kitchens, breakout areas and meeting rooms are well stocked, tidy and presentable at all times.
• Prepare meeting rooms for all internal meetings.
• Welcome any visitors and contractors to the office.
• Manage and distribute incoming deliveries, post and couriers.
• Maintain records of office expenditure.
• Support with general office administration and documentation.
• Coordinate office maintenance and repairs.
• Carry out regular office inspections and report any issues.
• Support health and safety activities, including first aid supplies and workplace compliance.
• Assist with office moves, desk setups and workspace organisation.
• Prepare desks and equipment for new starters.
• Provide a friendly first point of contact for office-based queries.
• Support the People team with employee events and wellbeing initiatives.

Your Profile

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in an office administration, office coordinator or office management role.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Experience coordinating multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong communication skills with a friendly and professional approach.
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of tasks.
• We're looking for someone who:
• Enjoys being organised and keeping things running smoothly.
• Takes pride in creating a welcoming office environment.
• Is proactive and happy to use their initiative.
• Is approachable, reliable and enjoys supporting others.
• Can adapt to changing priorities.

Diversity & inclusion

Equals are committed to building a workplace where everyone can be themselves. We actively welcome different perspectives, backgrounds and experiences, and we'll work with you to understand what you need to do your best work. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud of it.