Office Manager

Equals Group PLC; Chester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Equals Group PLC is seeking a highly organised Office Manager to oversee the Chester office, a part-time role delivering 20 hours per week (9:30am–1:30pm) with a salary of £18,757.33 per annum. You will coordinate suppliers and contractors, manage day-to-day office operations, support multiple departments, and greet visitors.

This position requires initiative, reliability and a proactive approach in a close-knit team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an office administration, office coordinator or office management role.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Office.
• Experience coordinating multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong communication skills with a friendly and professional approach.
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of tasks.

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

Task coordination

Independent working

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Equals

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 veryclose-knit, talented and supportive team from various backgrounds who believe that bringingdifferent perspectives together helps us understand our customers' needs. United, by onething, 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 theday-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 strongrelationships. 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 andpresentable 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 workplacecompliance.
• 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 officemanagement role.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Office.
• Experience coordinating multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong communication skills with a friendly and professional approach.
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of tasks.

Attitude & Behaviours

• 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.
• Has a positive, can-do attitude.

Diversity & inclusion

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