Office Manager

hireful; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural organization in London is seeking an experienced Office Manager to ensure the smooth operation of their office. Responsibilities include managing the front office, organizing meetings, and supporting budget reporting. The ideal candidate will be friendly, organized, and capable under pressure. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including a generous holiday allowance and health cash plan.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Company funded health Cashplan

Enhanced parental leave

Competitive Pension

Access to interest-free loans

Qualifications

• Friendly and enthusiastic with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to stay calm and organized under pressure.
• Experience in office management or similar roles.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for visitors.
• Ensure efficient running of the office and meetings.
• Manage departmental invoices and assist with budget reporting.
• Provide secretarial support to the Head of External Affairs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

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.

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