Office Standards Manager

Office Angels; Kettering; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Office Angels seeks an enthusiastic, confident Office Standards Manager to join a long-established and nationally recognised architectural practice.

Based in Kettering, you will lead the Practice Standards Team, oversee the IMS and audits, and support multiple business functions while promoting high quality, environmental, and safety standards across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience leading and managing teams of a similar size and scale.
• Strong knowledge of Integrated Management Systems (IMS).
• Understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and Occupational Health & Safety standards.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Educated to Level 3 (A Levels or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the Practice Standards Team.
• Mentor and support both the bid and marketing teams.
• Oversee the Integrated Management System, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 compliance.
• Coordinate and facilitate annual Integrated Management System reviews.
• Organise and contribute to both internal and external audits.
• Manage supplier approvals and pre-qualification questionnaires.
• Review, update and maintain quality documentation and standard practice templates.
• Administer and maintain the Practice Intranet using Microsoft SharePoint.
• Manage certification renewals including RIBA accreditations.
• Track, manage and report on social value contributions across the business.

Skills

Team leadership

IMS knowledge

QMS/EMS/OHS standards

MS Office 365

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 qualifications

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Office Standards Manager

Location: Kettering
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 DOE
Shifts: Monday - Friday 9am - 5.30pm

We are seeking an enthusiastic, confident, and highly organised Office Standards Manager to join a long-established and nationally recognised architectural practice.

Working as part of the Shared Services Senior Management Team, you will play a key role in shaping the future of the business while ensuring the highest standards of quality, environmental management, and health & safety are maintained across the organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, support multiple business functions, and contribute to the continued growth and success of a practice operating across seven national offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the Practice Standards Team.
• Mentor and support both the bid and marketing teams.
• Oversee the Integrated Management System, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 compliance.
• Coordinate and facilitate annual Integrated Management System reviews.
• Organise and contribute to both internal and external audits.
• Manage supplier approvals and pre-qualification questionnaires.
• Review, update and maintain quality documentation and standard practice templates.
• Administer and maintain the Practice Intranet using Microsoft SharePoint.
• Manage certification renewals including RIBA accreditations.
• Track, manage and report on social value contributions across the business.

What We're Looking For

You will be a positive and influential leader with excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. You will thrive in a collaborative environment and be passionate about maintaining high standards across business operations. Requirements include:

• Previous experience leading and managing teams of a similar size and scale.
• Strong knowledge of Integrated Management Systems (IMS).
• Understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and Occupational Health & Safety standards.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Educated to Level 3 (A Levels or equivalent).

Nice to Have

• Knowledge and experience of Microsoft SharePoint.
• Experience managing ISO accreditations and compliance frameworks.
• Previous experience within professional services, architecture, engineering, or consultancy environments.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Opportunity to work with one of the UK's longest-established architectural practices.
• Diverse and exciting project portfolio across multiple sectors.
• Direct collaboration with senior leadership and business partners.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression, training and development.
• Agile working hours and an established remote working policy.
• Practice-led rewards and recognition programme.
• Regular social events and a friendly, inclusive working environment.
• Investors in People Gold accredited employer committed to sustainability, health and wellbeing.

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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