Office Manager

KMK Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global retail business seeks a dynamic Office Manager for their West End office. This role involves overseeing daily operations and managing an office relocation project. Ideal candidates will have extensive office management experience and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Proven background in office management within a corporate environment.
• Experience managing or supporting an office relocation project.

Responsibilities

• Lead the office relocation project, ensuring successful move management.
• Ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the office.
• Oversee all health & safety compliance.

Skills

Organisational

Multitasking

Communication

Interpersonal

Leadership

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We are seeking a dynamic, service-focused Office Manager to join our client—a leading global retail business—at their West End office. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to take ownership of daily office operations and play a pivotal role in an upcoming office relocation project in partnership with the Senior Leadership Team.

The ideal candidate will have a proven background in office management within a corporate environment, strong people management skills, and the ability to drive a collaborative culture across the business. Experience managing or supporting an office move is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the office relocation project, ensuring successful move management and full operational readiness from day one—including IT setup, space planning, communication, and coordination with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the office, acting as the go-to person for internal facilities-related queries.
• Manage meeting room and hot desk bookings, including preparation of refreshments and maintaining tidy, presentable spaces.
• Oversee all health & safety compliance, including training for fire wardens and first aiders, and maintaining evacuation procedures.
• Act as the main point of contact with building management for all facility and maintenance issues.
• Coordinate with third-party service providers (e.g. cleaners, engineers, contractors), ensuring service quality and compliance.
• Maintain and review supplier contracts, ensuring timely renewals and adherence to company standards.
• Monitor and control office-related budgets, including processing and approval of supplier invoices.

What We’re Looking For:

• Prior experience as an Office Manager in a corporate or professional environment is essential, 80+ ppl .
• Demonstrable experience managing or supporting an office relocation project
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities, with the flexibility to manage changing priorities.
• Confident managing a small reception/facilities team, with a motivating and hands-on leadership style.
• High attention to detail, with a proactive approach to facilities management and workplace safety.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative, can-do attitude.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing, people-first organisation during an exciting period of change. If you’re ready to take the lead and thrive in a fast-paced, high-standard environment, we’d love to hear from you.

5 Days in the office

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Retail and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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