Office Manager

ivee | The return-to-work platform; London; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

ivee, a leading return-to-work platform, seeks a proactive Office Manager for its London team. You'll manage office and lab facilities, drive local culture initiatives, and optimize operations while supporting a dynamic environment aimed at helping individuals re-enter the workforce. Ideal for those with startup experience, strong organizational skills, and a collaborative mindset.

Benefits

Competitive salary with equity

Medical cover (AXA), critical illness, income protection

Generous paid time off

Enhanced parental leave

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience as an Office Manager, ideally in a start-up.
• Excellent organization and multitasking skills.
• Strong communication, both written and verbal.
• High degree of initiative, ownership, and independence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facilities for office and lab spaces, including vendor and landlord relationships.
• Organise team lunches, social events, and company culture initiatives.
• Coordinate general office operations including supplies, post, and couriers.
• Ensure meeting rooms and communal spaces are presentation-ready.

Skills

Organization

Multitasking

Communication

Initiative

Collaboration

Job description

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ivee is exclusively for people returning to work after a career break in the UK

Please do not apply if you are outside the UK

Have you taken a career break and looking to return to work? Are you struggling to find flexible jobs that fit around your family life/ caregiving?

At ivee, we’re on a mission to help every person return to meaningful, flexible work after a career break. Our community provides upskilling, mentoring and access to job opportunities with vetted flexible employers, so that you don't have to settle for less.

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A cutting-edge science and technology start-up is looking for a proactive and capable Office Manager to support its London team. If you enjoy managing people-focused environments, love logistics and organisation, and want to make a visible impact on team culture and day-to-day operations—this is your chance to join a growing, mission-driven company.

You’ll manage office and lab facilities, lead local culture and engagement initiatives, and ensure the space runs smoothly and reflects the company’s values.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee facilities for office and lab spaces, including vendor and landlord relationships
• Organise team lunches, social events, and company culture initiatives
• Coordinate general office operations including supplies, post, and couriers
• Ensure meeting rooms and communal spaces are presentation-ready
• Support health & safety protocols, including hazardous waste handling
• Assist with cross-functional administrative tasks and projects as required
• Manage workspace layout and optimise for team growth

What we’re looking for:

• 3+ years’ experience as an Office Manager, ideally in a start-up
• Excellent organisation and multitasking skills
• Strong communication, both written and verbal
• High degree of initiative, ownership, and independence
• Friendly and professional presence with a collaborative mindset
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Nice to have:

• Experience managing hazardous waste or lab facilities
• Budget planning for workspace operations
• Eye for workspace design and optimisation

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary with equity
• Medical cover (AXA), critical illness, income protection
• Generous paid time off
• Enhanced parental leave
• A dynamic, collaborative team environment in central London

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

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