Office Manager

Verto People, Ltd.; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in London is seeking an experienced Office Manager to oversee operations in a large office. The role includes managing facilities, ensuring compliance with health and safety, and providing HR support. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in office management and excellent communication skills. This is a full-time, office-based position offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong experience in office and facilities management, ideally in a professional services environment.
• Proven background in Health & Safety, including policy implementation and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of HR processes and ability to support with HR tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee office management across a 150-person London building.
• Take ownership of Health & Safety responsibilities.
• Provide HR support alongside the HR Manager.

Skills

Office and facilities management

Health & Safety compliance

HR support

Budget management

Excellent communication

Organised and proactive

Job description

Overview

Office Manager

London

£55,000 – £65,000

We are seeking an experienced Office Manager to take on a broad and hands-on role within a thriving and well-established professional practice. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking team where you’ll play a key part in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, supporting people, and overseeing a landmark London office of around 150 people.

This opportunity would be ideal for an Office Manager or Facilities Manager with a strong background in managing office environments, facilities, and health & safety responsibilities, who also enjoys supporting HR processes and working closely with senior leadership.

Package

• £55,000 – £65,000


• Competitive benefits package

Office

• Central London location


• Full-time, office-based


• Standard working hours with occasional flexibility required

Duties

• Oversee office management across a 150-person London building, including facilities, supplies, and maintenance.


• Take ownership of Health & Safety responsibilities including policies, risk assessments, and compliance.


• Provide HR support alongside the HR Manager, covering key tasks during maternity leave and supporting continuity longer term.


• Manage budgets and office expenditure effectively.


• Support recruitment processes by managing offers and liaising with directors, while working alongside a junior HR officer handling admin and CV screening.


• Act as the key point of contact for staff and directors on office, facilities, and operational matters.

Requirements

• Strong experience in office and facilities management, ideally in a professional services environment.


• Proven background in Health & Safety, including policy implementation and risk assessment.


• Knowledge of HR processes and ability to support with HR tasks in collaboration with HR professionals.


• Solid budget management and supplier coordination skills.


• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across all levels of a business.


• Organised, proactive, and hands-on approach with the ability to take ownership of wide-ranging responsibilities.