Office Manager

My client, an innovative professional services firm, is looking for an experienced and hands on office manager to join their London team. Overseeing the smooth running of the office, this is an exciting opportunity to head up the support/facilities function in a fast growing and high energy start up environment. 

Core responsibilities:

• Management and professional development of Office Experience team members, including Front of House
• Ensuring constant staff cover, managing temporary team members, and engaging in recruitment for additional full time positions as required
• Delivery of all hard and soft services, including maintenance, hospitality, post, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and security
• Direction, supervision, and oversight of all subcontracted facilities services
• Contract management and negotiation, ensuring all service providers perform according to contract and SLAs
• Office cost planning, monitoring, and optimization
• Ensure health and safety compliance, and conduct risk assessments
• Act as the key point of contact for all facilities-related escalations to ensure quick resolution of any complaints
• Fully manage all contractual obligations including lease agreements, service charges, and rates
• Monitor headcount and plan office redevelopment and real estate requirements accordingly
• Project manage all small facilities changes
• Develop a Business Continuity Plan and partner with the global Operations team on implementation
• Take a key role in large scale real estate projects including future HQ relocation

The ideal candidate will be warm, engaging and energetic with a hands on, fast thinking approach. With genuine scope to really mould and develop the role, this is a unique opening with real scope for growth.

If you're looking for a fun and busy position where no two days will be the same - please apply now.