Strategic Office Manager – Operations & Facilities Lead

Cathedral Appointments Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

On-site parking

Job summary

Cathedral Appointments Ltd in Exeter is recruiting an ambitious and highly organised Office Manager to join our Exeter Head Office. This central, hands-on role takes ownership of the day-to-day running of the office and the delivery of high-quality business administration across the organisation.

The Office Manager will oversee facilities, suppliers, travel, meetings and events, property and contracts, ensuring smooth operations and consistent professional presentation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in office management is essential.
• Experience supporting office operations, facilities, suppliers and business travel.
• Strong administrative, organisational and record-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams, with confidence using booking and administrative systems.
• Professional, approachable and confident when dealing with employees, executives and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day running, organisation and professional presentation of the UK Head Office, acting as the main point of contact for office-related enquiries.
• Manage office supplies, post, deliveries, catering, access passes and visitor arrangements, and liaise with landlords, managing agents and contractors on maintenance and facilities requirements.
• Deliver general administrative support across the business, including preparing documents, reports and presentations, scheduling meetings, and maintaining accurate trackers and records.
• Arrange all domestic and international business travel, including flights, accommodation and transfers, preparing accurate itineraries and maintaining traveller profiles.
• Coordinate practical arrangements for internal, Board, Executive, client and external meetings, and support the company's attendance at exhibitions, conferences and corporate events.
• Manage company property, contracts and vehicle administration, including maintaining central registers of assets, leases, insurance policies, subscriptions and renewal dates.

Skills

Office management

Administrative excellence

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Cathedral Appointments Ltd in Exeter is recruiting an ambitious and highly organised Office Manager to join our Exeter Head Office. This central, hands-on role takes ownership of the day-to-day running of the office and the delivery of high-quality business administration across the organisation.

The Office Manager will oversee facilities, suppliers, travel, meetings and events, property and contracts, ensuring smooth operations and consistent professional presentation.