Office Manager

Zenith Search; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Zenith Search is seeking an organized, proactive Office & Events Manager to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the business and support its growth. The role combines office management, events, travel coordination, executive assistance and broader operations.

The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator, able to build relationships at all levels, manage multiple priorities and work independently to solve problems. Previous experience in related roles is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in office management, operations, events or executive assistance would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational and communication skills with an eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Office Management: oversee day-to-day running of the office, facilities, suppliers, contractors, maintenance, purchasing and general office requirements.
• Events & Travel: organise company events, social activities, business trips and travel arrangements, manage budgets, bookings and logistics.
• Business Operations: manage holiday/absence processes, assist with staff administration and visas, support accounts and finance, help develop internal processes and systems.
• Executive Assistance: provide administrative and organisational support to the Managing Director.
• Special Projects: assist with office relocations, new office openings and international expansion.

Job description

We are looking for a highly organised, proactive and personable Office & Events Manager to take responsibility for the smooth day-to-day running of the business and support its continued growth.

This is a varied, hands-on role combining office management, event planning, travel coordination, executive assistance and wider business operations. The successful candidate will become a central point of contact within the business, taking ownership of a broad range of responsibilities and ensuring everything runs efficiently behind the scenes.

Key Responsibilities

• Office Management: Overseeing the day-to-day running of the office, managing facilities, suppliers, contractors, maintenance, purchasing and general office requirements.
• Events & Travel: Organising company events, social activities, business trips and travel arrangements, managing budgets, bookings and logistics.
• Business Operations: Managing holiday and absence processes, assisting with staff administration and visas, supporting accounts and finance, and helping develop internal processes and systems.
• Executive Assistance: Providing administrative and organisational support to the Managing Director.
• Special Projects: Supporting wider business initiatives, including office relocations, new office openings and international expansion.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is naturally organised, resourceful and enjoys taking ownership. You will be a confident communicator, comfortable building relationships with people at all levels, managing multiple priorities and solving problems independently.

You should be proactive, detail-oriented and adaptable, with a willingness to get involved in a broad range of tasks. Previous experience in office management, operations, events or executive assistance would be advantageous.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to take on a varied and influential role within a growing business. The position offers considerable responsibility, exposure to different areas of the business and the opportunity to help shape and improve how the company operates as it continues to expand.