Office Manager

Design Commission for Wales; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public design organization in Wales is seeking a full-time Office Manager to implement and monitor organizational and financial systems. The role demands exemplary organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills, along with relevant experience in financial systems and public sector practice. The position involves a minimum of three days per week at the Cardiff office, supplemented by hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Minimum three days per week presence at the office in Cardiff.
• Experience in financial/accounting systems.
• Familiarity with public sector practice.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor organisational and financial systems.
• Manage the office on a day-to-day basis.
• Support the Chief Executive and Board of Directors.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Flexibility

Education

Relevant qualifications in Health & Safety and human resources

Job description

Overview

The Design Commission for Wales (DCFW Ltd) is seeking suitable candidates for the full-time role of Office Manager. The role is an important one in a small dedicated team, working closely with the Chief Executive and Board of Directors who are responsible for the strategic and operational direction of DCFW's work and its growth as a public body, established to champion high standards of architecture, landscape and urban design in Wales.

The Office Manager is responsible for the implementation and monitoring of DCFW's organisational and financial system, managing a dynamic and productive office on a day-to-day basis, working closely with the Chief Executive and supporting an expert team.

The post requires a minimum three days per week presence at the Design Commission for Wales office in Cardiff supplemented by hybrid working arrangements.

The post necessitates exemplary organisational, interpersonal and analytical skills, flexibility, relevant experience in financial/accounting systems and procedures, ability to manage internal computer systems and be familiar with public sector practice at national level. The diverse responsibilities also require the post holder to have appropriate Health & Safety and human resource experience and training that is supported by relevant qualifications, attendance at appropriate conferences, ongoing training and CPD.

The post of Office Manager requires the strictest confidentiality regarding all aspects of DCFW's work.

All DCFW team members are required to act as ambassadors for the Commission in their professional capacity and to engage in raising awareness of its work through a variety of public platforms including public speaking, events, press and broadcast media.

The post holder will contribute to strengthening and enhancing existing networks and/or establishing new ones in the context of developing DCFW as an influential public body.

The following responsibilities are appropriate to the post: