Office Manager, Reading office

Future Publishing; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in Reading is seeking an Office & Facilities Coordinator. This role involves managing office operations, supporting team activities, and ensuring a welcoming work environment. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and prior reception or front-desk experience. The expected salary range is £35,000 - £40,000 with various perks including uncapped leave and a share incentive plan.

Benefits

Uncapped leave

Profit-sharing bonus

Friend referral rewards

Well-being support

Employee share purchase opportunity

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both face-to-face and via email.
• Experience in operational support and office management.
• Ability to develop organisational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the central point of contact for staff and visitors.
• Manage office operations including procurement and scheduling.
• Coordinate office safety and compliance as a key holder.
• Improve team morale and workspace culture.
• Assist with IT troubleshooting and vendor coordination.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to juggle multiple tasks

Experience with Google Workspace

Reception or Front-Desk experience

Job description

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Office & Facilities Coordinator to ensure the smooth running of our Winnersh office and provide essential support to our teams. This role is varied and dynamic, requiring excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to juggle multiple tasks.

What you'll be doing

Reporting to the Lead Executive Assistant, you’ll;

• Central Point of Contact - You’ll become the face of the organisation — greeting visitors, working with staff across all departments, and handling enquiries. This offers many opportunities to build relationships and be a trusted, reliable team member.
• Broad Operational Influence - You will touch office management, facilities, procurement, IT coordination, scheduling, and event support. This wide scope makes the work varied and engaging, and allows you to build valuable cross-functional experience.
• Ownership & Responsibility - Serving as a key holder, managing vehicle fleets, and coordinating office safety and compliance. You’ll gain practical experience in responsibility, prioritisation, and independent decision-making.
• Contribution to Employee Experience & Workplace Culture - You help ensure the office environment runs smoothly, is well-stocked, and is welcoming. You also contribute to team events and studio preparation. This means you directly impact team morale and the work environment.
• Skill Development Across Multiple Professional Areas - From IT troubleshooting and vendor coordination to expense processing and travel arrangements, you develop a blend of administrative, technical, organisational, and problem-solving skills that are valuable and transferable to many future career paths.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve

• Happy with communication, both face-to-face and through email.
• Experience with Google Workspace
• Reception or Front-Desk experience

What's in it for you

The expected range for this role is £35,000 - £40,000

This is an in office role from our Reading Office, working 5 days from the office, Monday to Friday.

… Plus more great perks, which include;

• Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
• Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan

Internal job family level P5

Who are we…

We'RE Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.

We've got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we're looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are.

Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That's why we're building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It's not just about what you bring to the table — it's about making sure the table has room for everyone.

Because a diverse team isn't just good for business. It's the Future.

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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