Office Manager & Leadership Team PA – Design Agency, Central London - office based

Fourteen People; London; On-site; GBP 31,500 - 38,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish on Fridays

Job summary

A leading design agency in Central London is seeking an Office Manager & Leadership Team PA. This role involves providing executive support to the leadership team, managing daily operations, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have 2-4 years of relevant experience and should thrive in a creative environment. Competitive salary of £35K plus benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in a PA or Office Manager role, ideally in a creative agency.
• Confident in managing a varied role and dealing with senior leadership.
• Ability to manage confidential matters discreetly.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive PA support to the Founder & Directors.
• Manage office operations and ensure H&S compliance.
• Coordinate training and onboarding for new staff.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Discretion

Tech-savviness

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

This position is office based 5 days per week in central London

Office Manager & Leadership Team PA – Design Agency, Central London - office based at a leading international design agency. The role supports the London office and interfaces with a Dubai-based team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Salary: £35K plus benefits, with an early finish on Fridays.

Responsibilities

• Executive PA support to the Founder & Directors – extensive diary, travel and meeting coordination
• Monitor emails and respond on their behalf
• Remind Directors of tasks, deadlines and meetings
• Assist with timesheets and expenses on a monthly basis
• Coordinate with the Dubai-based Office Manager to align scheduling across locations
• Office Management – manage suppliers, inventory, and ensure compliance with H&S
• Coordinate training, oversee onboarding, and support team wellbeing
• Support Operations Director with office and IT operations
• Occasionally assist with personal admin or property-related tasks in London
• Support Head of People, Culture & Engagement with scheduling interviews and onboarding materials

About You

• At least 2–4 years’ experience in a PA or Office Manager role, ideally in a creative agency or design studio
• Highly organised, assertive and able to work with senior leadership
• Comfortable with a varied role blending PA, office operations and team culture
• Confident managing a strong entrepreneurial personality with professionalism and calm
• Discreet, adaptable and trusted to manage confidential matters
• Tech-savvy, detail-oriented, and able to own tasks from start to finish
• Positive energy and enthusiasm for engaging with others and bringing the studio to life

Equal Opportunity statement: At Fourteen People, we are committed to offering equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age or any other protected characteristics.

Employment Agency: Fourteen People Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.