Office Manager

Lucy Walker Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucy Walker Recruitment is seeking an experienced Office Manager for a 9 month FTC near Leeds. You will run day-to-day operations, handle reception, coordinate facilities and contractors, and support health and safety initiatives.

Based fully on-site, the role offers variety, autonomy, and a pathway to permanency. You’ll work closely with the People Manager to implement office policies and lead key office projects.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years office management/senior administration experience.
• Contractor management.
• Strong MS Office skills.
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Team player.
• Excellent communication skills - both written & verbal.
• Adaptability and a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day office operations for Head Office.
• Reception duties.
• Act as the first point of contact for facilities-related issues.
• Ensure clean, organised, and well-presented working environment.
• Oversee office supplies.
• Coordinate cleaning teams and external contractors.
• Support maintenance of health and safety procedures.
• Lead and deliver office-related projects.
• Oversee the day-to-day management of the company fleet.
• Organise UK and overseas travel and accommodation.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings and company-wide events.
• Manage and coordinate internal webinars.
• Provide administration support across employee engagement.
• Support the onboarding process for new starters.
• Lead and manage the Charity Committee.
• Work closely with the People Manager to develop, implement, and review office policies and procedures.
• Act as a Fire Warden.

Skills

Office management experience

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Team player

Problem-solving abilities

Tools

MS Office

Job description

An exciting 9 month FTC has arisen for this Tech company based on the outskirts of Leeds. Joining a fantastic team, this fully office-based role is ideal for an experienced Senior support to support with all facilities and operational tasks. The successful candidate will be available to start early March; this role offers variety and key responsibilities include;

• Manage day-to-day office operations for both the Head Office
• Reception duties
• Act as the first point of contact for facilities-related issues
• Ensure clean, organised, and well-presented working environment
• Oversee office supplies
• Coordinate cleaning teams and external contractors
• Support maintenance of health and safety procedures
• Lead and deliver office-related projects
• Oversee the day-to-day management of the company fleet
• Organise UK and overseas travel and accommodation
• Coordinate internal and external meetings and company-wide events
• Manage and coordinate internal webinars
• Provide administration support across employee engagement
• Support the onboarding process for new starters
• Lead and manage the Charity Committee
• Work closely with the People Manager to develop, implement, and review office policies and procedures
• Act as a Fire Warden

This varied and challenging Office Management role is a great opportunity for a someone who has worked to that senior operational support previously; although we cannot guarantee an extension after the 9 months, permanency will be considered. The successful office manager will hold;

• 2-4 years office management/ senior administration experience
• Contractor management
• Strong MS Office skills
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Team player
• Excellent communication skills- both written & verbal
• Adaptability and a proactive approach