Office Manager

Nature Metrics; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NatureMetrics, a leader in biodiversity monitoring, seeks an Office Manager in Guildford. This role involves supporting scientific teams, managing office operations, and driving sustainability initiatives. Join a purpose-driven team making a real impact on environmental issues.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Enhanced Annual Leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Office Manager or similar role.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate the Guildford and London Hubs.
• Provide administrative support to scientific teams.
• Champion sustainability within the office.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Tools

MS Office

G Suite

Slack

Job description

The role

NatureMetrics is a global leader in biodiversity monitoring and environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis, transforming the scale at which nature can be quantified. Our cutting-edge solutions enable organisations to monitor nature impact across sectors, from conservation to industry and inform sustainability decisions with unprecedented accuracy. With a strong market leading position, NatureMetrics has established a robust client base and developed a proprietary software platform that makes biodiversity insights accessible, actionable and scalable. As Earthshot Prize Finalists 2024, BloombergNEF Pioneers 2024, World Economic Forum Technology Pioneers 2024 and TechNation Future Fifty 2025 cohort members, we have the potential and the opportunity to change the way organisations operate.

Do you thrive in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment where your exceptional organizational skills and proactive spirit can truly make a difference? Are you passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to a company revolutionizing how we understand and protect our planet? If so, NatureMetrics invites you to become our Office Manager (fondly referred to as our Office Alchemist!) in our vibrant Guildford office.

This isn't your typical office manager role. You'll be the linchpin that keeps our cutting-edge teams running smoothly, while also wielding your impressive organizational prowess to drive exciting projects forward. Reporting directly to our Chief Scientific Officer, you'll have a unique vantage point to contribute to our mission of generating critical biodiversity data for a healthier planet.

Key Responsibilities

• Orchestrate the Guildford and London Hubs: You'll be the go-to person for all things office-related in our Guildford HQ, home to the largest environmental DNA laboratories in the world, and ensure our London satellite (managed office space) is supported. From ensuring a seamless and inspiring work environment to managing facilities, supplies, and vendor relationships, you'll create spaces where innovation flourishes.
• Empower Our Technical Superstars: You'll provide crucial administrative support to our scientific teams at the HQ, anticipating their needs and freeing them up to focus on groundbreaking research. This will involve diary management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, and preparing important documents.
• Welcome the World to NatureMetrics:You'll be the friendly and professional face of our Guildford office, coordinating visits by clients, partners, and other external visitors, ensuring they have a positive and productive experience. This includes managing meeting room bookings, providing refreshments, and ensuring a smooth welcome process.
• Be Our Landlord Liaison:You'll act as the primary point of contact with the Research Park and London office, liaising on any building-related matters, including maintenance requests, access arrangements, and ensuring compliance with lease agreements.
• Become a Project Powerhouse:This role offers significant potential to get involved in and even lead a variety of internal projects, working closely with the People and Culture team, the Lab Manager, and the Executive Team's EA. Think process improvements, events, sustainability initiatives within the office, office improvements, and more! Your ability to take initiative and drive projects to completion will be highly valued.
• Champion Sustainability from the Inside Out: Your passion for environmental responsibility will be put to good use as you help us implement and champion sustainable practices within our offices, contributing to NatureMetrics' broader commitment to a greener future.
• Collaborate at the Heart of NatureMetrics: You'll be a key point of contact, fostering strong relationships across different teams and ensuring smooth communication between the Guildford office and the wider NatureMetrics organization. You'll work hand-in-hand with the People and Culture team on employee well-being initiatives and office culture, and provide crucial support to the Lab Manager in ensuring the smooth operation of our scientific facilities.
• Support the Visionary Leadership: Reporting directly to the Chief Scientific Officer, you'll gain invaluable insight into the strategic direction of a rapidly growing and impactful company. You'll provide executive-level administrative support, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of our scientific leadership.

Why us?

• Be part of a company making a real difference: Contribute directly to our mission of using cutting-edge science to protect biodiversity.
• Growth and development opportunities: As NatureMetrics continues to expand, so will your opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative and inspiring culture: Join a team of passionate and dedicated individuals who are driven by a shared purpose.
• The chance to shape our Guildford hub: You'll have a real impact on creating a fantastic working environment for our vital science teams and representing NatureMetrics to visitors.
• The opportunity to drive meaningful projects: This isn't just about managing the office; it's about using your skills to contribute to the bigger picture.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership: Reporting to the CSO offers a unique perspective and opportunities for learning.
• A commitment to sustainability: Be part of a company that walks the walk when it comes to environmental responsibility.

At NatureMetrics diversity and inclusion are part of our DNA. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. It fuels our innovation and connects us to the communities we work with. Our values leave no space for stereotypes. We are all unique and pull together for a common purpose.

About you

• Proven experience as an Office Manager, Executive Assistant, or in a similar role with demonstrable organisational and administrative excellence.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels, including with external stakeholders.
• A proactive and resourceful mindset, with a knack for anticipating needs and solving problems before they arise.
• Impeccable attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive initiatives forward.
• A passion for sustainability and a genuine interest in environmental issues (this is a significant advantage!).
• Proficiency in modern business systems, including MS Office, G Suite, Slack.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment / start-up
• A positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to go the extra mile.

What's in it for you

• Competitive Salary
• Impactful work with a purpose-driven team
• Flexible work arrangements
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Benefits package including salary sacrifice pension scheme prioritising sustainability; life assurance; Health insurance; Enhanced annual leave; Cycle to Work Scheme; enhanced family friendly policy.