Temp Office and Facilities Manager

Office Angels; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Office Angels in City of London is seeking a proactive Office & Facilities Manager for a 6-month temporary contract. You will ensure the smooth running of a bustling office and lead initiatives to improve workplace efficiency.

The role offers a hands-on environment, managing suppliers, budgets, onboarding, and health and safety compliance, with an immediate start preferred and a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Office/Facilities/Workplace manager roles.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Confident handling suppliers, contractors, and senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of health and safety and workplace compliance.
• Immediate availability or short notice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily management of the office environment, ensuring a welcoming and productive space for all employees.
• Manage relationships with facilities suppliers, contractors, and service providers to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Coordinate office maintenance, repairs, and compliance with health & safety regulations.
• Ensure workplace systems and processes operate efficiently, supporting overall organisational effectiveness.
• Manage office budgets, supplies, and procurement, keeping operations within financial guidelines.
• Support the onboarding process for new employees and facilitate effective workplace inductions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all office and facilities-related queries, addressing concerns promptly.
• Lead initiatives aimed at workplace improvements and enhancing employee experience.
• Coordinate meeting rooms, office events, and all operational logistics to ensure seamless execution.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Health & safety knowledge

Budget management

Onboarding support

Job description

Temp Office & Facilities Manager

Location: City of London

Salary: Competitive hourly rate

Contract Type: Full-time | 6-Month Temporary Contract

Our client, a dynamic organisation in the sciences sector, is seeking an experienced Office & Facilities Manager for a 6-month temporary assignment. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and hands-on professional to ensure the smooth and efficient running of a bustling office environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily management of the office environment, ensuring a welcoming and productive space for all employees.
• Manage relationships with facilities suppliers, contractors, and service providers to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Coordinate office maintenance, repairs, and compliance with health & safety regulations.
• Ensure workplace systems and processes operate efficiently, supporting overall organisational effectiveness.
• Manage office budgets, supplies, and procurement, keeping operations within financial guidelines.
• Support the onboarding process for new employees and facilitate effective workplace inductions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all office and facilities-related queries, addressing concerns promptly.
• Lead initiatives aimed at workplace improvements and enhancing employee experience.
• Coordinate meeting rooms, office events, and all operational logistics to ensure seamless execution.

About You

• Proven experience in an Office Manager, Facilities Manager, or Workplace Manager role within a similar environment.
• Strong organisational skills with an exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced workplace.
• Excellent communication skills, coupled with strong stakeholder management abilities.
• Confident in dealing with suppliers, contractors, and senior stakeholders effectively.
• Knowledge of health & safety and workplace compliance requirements.
• Immediate availability or short notice preferred.

What's on Offer

• A thrilling opportunity with a well-established organisation in the sciences sector.
• A varied and autonomous role with genuine responsibility.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment that values initiative.
• Competitive hourly rate with immediate start available.

We are an equal opportunities employer who put 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.

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.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.