Office Manager

Cripps; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic client company in Oxford seeks an Office Manager to oversee office operations, manage facilities, recruit staff, and provide administrative support. This role requires strong organisational, communication, and multitasking skills. The ideal candidate will thrive in a friendly and professional environment, with opportunities for professional growth. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

30 days' annual leave

Birthday off

Workplace pension

Private healthcare plan

Social events

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee utility suppliers and contracts, manage office supplies.
• Coordinate team calendars and manage meetings.
• Assist with onboarding new software and client communications.
• Write job descriptions and manage recruitment tasks.
• Support partner with admin and diary requests.
• Assist with content creation for marketing.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Multitasking

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

Office Manager Oxford OX2, £Competitive

Are you an organised and proactive individual looking to develop your skills in a dynamic environment? Our Client is seeking an Office Manager to join their team. This wide-ranging role offers the opportunity to utilise and enhance your skills across various areas, including Facilities, Diary Management, Recruitment, Business Operations, PA to Partner, Marketing, and Accounting if you have the experience (if you don't you have the opportunity to develop your skills!)

About The Role

As Office Manager, you will be the central pillar of the office operations, ensuring that day-to-day activities run efficiently. Your responsibilities will include reception duties, overseeing administrative processes, managing office supplies and facilities, supporting staff, and acting as a key point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits include 30 days' annual leave your birthday off, increasing to up to 40 days for 10 years' service, as well as a workplace pension, access to a private healthcare plan, and social events, as well as a friendly, working environment which is both relaxed and professional.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilities Management: Oversee utility suppliers and contracts, manage office supplies, and ensure the office is stocked with refreshments, stationery, and toiletries.
• Diary Management: Coordinate team calendars, book appointments, manage Zoom and in-person meetings, and handle birthday and team event management.
• Recruitment Responsibilities: Write job descriptions, liaise with recruitment agents, organise interviews, create employment contracts, and manage onboarding tasks.
• Business Operations & Admin: Assist with onboarding new software, write new processes and workflows, manage client communications, handle debt collection, and support IT issues.
• Accounting (depending on background): Send Self-Assessment and Year End reminders and potentially assist with payroll and VAT bookkeeping.
• PA to Partner: Support the partner with admin and diary requests.
• Marketing: Assist with content creation, maintain email subscriber lists, and procure marketing assets.
  
  

About You

• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
  
  

What Our Client Offers

• A supportive, friendly working environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
  
  

If you’re ready to be at the heart of a thriving organisation and help shape the work culture, we would love to hear from you!

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a graduate visa.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.