Office Manager

National Farmers Union (NFU); City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural organization in London is seeking an Office Manager to ensure the efficient operation of their office. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Responsibilities include managing office interactions, handling invoices, and providing support to the External Affairs team. This role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including generous leave and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Company funded health cash plan

Enhanced parental leave

Performance-related pay

Competitive pension

Access to interest-free loans

Employee Assistance program

Discounts on various services

Modern office in central London

Qualifications

• Ability to stay calm and well organised under pressure.
• Friendly and enthusiastic attitude.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient running of the office.
• Handle departmental invoices.
• Provide secretarial support for the Head of External Affairs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

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Job Title: Office Manager

Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 per annum, dependent on skills and experience

Location: Based in Westminster, London

Working Hours: 35 hours per week, working 8:00 - 16:00 with flexibility as required

Contract Type: 12-month fixed term contract (maternity cover)

We are seeking a friendly, enthusiastic Office Manager with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to join our busy London office. You will be able to stay calm and well organised under pressure and have excellent attention to detail.

About the role

As the Office Manager in the NFU's London office, you will be the first point of contact for our visitors, including senior internal, external and political stakeholders. You will be responsible for ensuring the efficient running of the office and any meetings taking place. You will have responsibility for departmental invoices and support the Head of External Affairs with budget reporting. The role will also require you to provide secretarial support for the Head of External Affairs as well as support to the External Affairs team.

Who are we?

The National Farmers' Union (NFU) is the biggest farming organisation in the UK. The NFU represents more than 44,000 farming and growing businesses. Our purpose is to champion British agriculture and horticulture, to campaign for a stable and sustainable future for British farmers and to secure the best possible deal for our members.

The NFU External Affairs Team works proactively with teams across the NFU, as well as our members, to promote the interests of farmers within government, parliament and with other key stakeholders. Our aim is to build on the excellent networks the NFU has established over many years and help to create further support for our broad political agenda.

Why choose us?

Join us and you'll find an organisation that encourages and enables you to achieve your full potential. In return you will be rewarded with a full range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance (starting at 25 days a year + Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days pro rata with length of service), plus 1 annual Christmas company day.
• Option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave.
• Company funded health Cashplan.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave.
• Performance-related pay.
• Competitive Pension and Life assurance.
• Access to interest‑free loans for cars, bikes, season tickets and driving lessons.
• Employee Assistance program to help you deal with life's challenges.
• Discounts on a range of new vehicles, holiday rentals, wellbeing and lifestyle and many more.
• Attractive, modern office in central London.

Join us

We're committed to recruiting a diverse and highly‑talented workforce. We'll support you by providing you with extensive learning and development opportunities and build a career that balances your professional ambitions with your personal commitments including discussions around agile and flexible work options.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If we decide we've found the right person for the role, we reserve the right to withdraw this advert and close applications before the closing date.