Office Manager (Financial Services)

Reed; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension scheme

Autonomy in office operations

Professional, supportive andCollaborat

Job summary

Reed, a professional financial services company in Poole, seeks an Office Manager to lead a small team and act as EA to Head of Department, managing diary and day-to-day tasks in a fast-paced environment.

You will ensure smooth operations, supervise two staff, prioritize workloads, drive efficiency, and support internal communications, contributing to a professional, autonomous office culture with long-term career prospects.

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing a small team.
• Experience in a fast-paced office environment.
• Experience in financial services or regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth day-to-day running of office operations.
• Direct line manage a team of two.
• Manage workloads, priorities and deadlines across the team and on behalf of the Head of Department.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and implement better ways of working.
• Act as the go-to person for internal communications and operational support.
• Build a positive, collaborative culture where people can perform at their best.

Skills

People management

Diary management

Office administration

Prioritization

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Office Manager Required for a Professional Financial Services Company based in Poole. Joining a small team of six, you will have previous experience managing a small team and running a fast paced office. A key responsibility includes acting as Executive Assistant to the Head of Department, managing their diary and helping them with day to day tasks. An element of flexibility, an ability to cope under pressure and maintaining a professional manner dealing with high net worth clients is required.

Central Poole Up to £45,000 DOE Full-Time Financial Services

As the heartbeat of the office, you’ll:

• Ensure the smooth day-to-day running of office operations.
• Direct line manage a team of two
• Manage workloads, priorities and deadlines across the team and on behalf of the Head of Department
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and implement better ways of working.
• Act as the go-to person for internal communications and operational support.
• Build a positive, collaborative culture where people can perform at their best.

What we’re looking for

You’ll thrive in this role if you have:

• Previous experience in an Office Manager, Operations Manager, Practice Manager or similar leadership position.
• Experience within financial services, wealth management, professional services or another regulated environment.

BENEFITS

• Up to £45,000 depending on experience
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Real autonomy and ownership of office operations
• Opportunity to implement ideas and drive positive change
• Professional, supportive and collaborative working environment
• Stable and growing business with long-term career prospects