Temporary Office Manager In Kingston (2-3 Month Assignment)

Office Angels; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking available

Immediate start

Job summary

Office Angels is seeking an experienced Office Manager to join a busy team in Kingston upon Thames for a 2-3 month assignment.

This fully office-based role runs Monday to Friday, 9:00am–6:00pm, with a salary of £30,000–£35,000 DOE. Immediate start available for the right candidate, with on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Office Manager, Operations Manager or similar role.
• Strong administrative, organisational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Proactive, adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Managing the main switchboard, screening calls, and welcoming visitors.
• Coordinating meeting rooms, refreshments and catering, maintaining communal areas.
• Managing office supplies, stationery, kitchen and cleaning stock, and deliveries.
• Maintaining employee and supplier records and providing admin support in Microsoft Office.
• Coordinating office facilities, liaising with suppliers and contractors, overseeing cleaning and safety checks.
• Recording monthly utility readings and keeping the office organized and compliant.
• Providing PA support including travel and itineraries.
• Raising purchase orders via QuickBooks and assisting with invoicing.
• Coordinating shipments, checking goods, and liaising with suppliers on outstanding items.
• Supporting warehouse organisation, stock control and project-based activities as required.

Skills

Office management

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Temporary Office Manager (2-3 Month Assignment)

Kingston Upon Thames

£30,000 - £35,000 per annum (DOE)

Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 6:00pm

Fully office-based

Parking available

Immediate start available

About

We are seeking an experienced Office Manager to join a friendly and supportive team based in Kingston. This is a busy and varied position suited to someone who enjoys being at the heart of an office and ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

Responsibilities

• Managing the main switchboard, screening and directing calls, taking messages and welcoming visitors to the office
• Coordinating meeting rooms, refreshments, lunches and catering, while ensuring communal areas are maintained to a high standard
• Managing office supplies, stationery, kitchen and cleaning stock, alongside incoming post and deliveries
• Maintaining employee and supplier records and providing general administrative support across the business using Microsoft Office
• Coordinating office facilities, liaising with suppliers and contractors, overseeing cleaning services and supporting health and safety processes including weekly fire alarm checks
• Recording and submitting monthly utility meter readings and ensuring the office remains organised, compliant and professional at all times
• Providing PA support through arranging travel, accommodation and transport bookings, researching options and preparing itineraries
• Raising purchase orders via QuickBooks, supporting supplier administration and assisting with invoice and purchasing processes
• Coordinating shipments and deliveries, checking goods against delivery notes and purchase orders, and liaising with suppliers regarding outstanding items
• Supporting warehouse organisation, stock control, inventory management and wider operational or project-based activities as required

About You

• Previous experience in an Office Manager, Operations Manager or similar role
• Experience using QuickBooks would be highly advantageous
• Strong administrative, organisational and multitasking skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships with suppliers and stakeholders
• Proactive, adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands‑on environment
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

What's on Offer?

• Immediate start available
• Full-time, office-based role
• Varied and fast-paced position
• Interviews taking place ASAP

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.