Temporary Office Manager

Office Angels; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a temporary Office Manager in Edinburgh City Centre. The role involves overseeing daily operations, managing a Business Support Team, and ensuring compliance with legislation. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in business support functions and strong ICT skills. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and the potential for ongoing work until March, with the opportunity to extend further.

Benefits

Weekly pay

28 days paid annual leave

Eye care vouchers

Pension scheme option

Access to discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing business support functions.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety, risk management, and compliance.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day to day administrative and operational processes.
• Lead and develop the Business Support Team.
• Manage budgets and liaise with external service providers.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and governance.
• Support digital transformation and enhance online presence.

Skills

Organisational skills

Leadership

ICT skills (Microsoft Office, cloud-based systems)

Job description

Temporary Office Manager

Location: Edinburgh City Centre

Pay: £17 - £20 per hour

Contract: Ongoing until March (potential to be extended)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Office Manager to lead and manage a small team, ensuring smooth and efficient business operations. This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day to day administrative and operational processes
• Lead and develop the Business Support Team
• Manage budgets and liaise with external service providers
• Ensure compliance with legislation, governance, and data protection
• Support digital transformation and enhance online presence

About You

• Proven experience managing business support functions
• Strong knowledge of health and safety, risk management, and compliance
• Excellent ICT skills (Microsoft Office, cloud‑based systems)
• Ability to lead and motivate a team

Why Apply?

• Competitive hourly rate
• Flexible, impactful role
• Opportunity to make a real difference

Why Temp with Office Angels?

By registering with Office Angels you will benefit from the support of a dedicated and experienced recruitment consultant, have access to various interviewing techniques, regular updates of the local employment market and consistent feedback on all applications. This service is offered right through to the day you start your new role and beyond.

Working as a temp is an ideal way of exploring different job roles and industries. It also gives you control of your own work/life balance! Here are just some of the benefits you can expect when you become part of our team:

• Weekly pay
• 28 days paid annual leave (Based on a weekly accrual)
• You are employed directly with Office Angels, meaning we're always on hand to ensure you're being well looked after
• Access to discount vouchers with many high street brands
• Eye care vouchers and money towards glasses should you require them for VDU purposes
• We can search for permanent work whilst you're in assignments and offer expert interview support and advice
• Pension scheme option (with employer contributions)
• Statutory Sick Pay in the unfortunate event you find yourself under the weather
• Access to our assistance programme that provides free, confidential, and independent advice on a range of issues including grief, stress, and legal issues
• Should you wish to pursue a different career path, we have several sister businesses which cover almost every sector and specialism

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.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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