Office Manager

UK Office Manager (Part-Time – 4 Days Per Week)

Location: Farringdon, London

Working Pattern: 4 days per week, with 3 days in the office (Tuesday–Thursday), c20hours per week

Salary: c£50,000 + Benefits

1 year Maternity contract to start from September

Our client a leading creative agency is looking for an experienced and proactive Office Manager to take ownership of their UK workplace and employee experience. Supporting a team of approximately 60 employees, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the office operates smoothly, remains compliant and safe, and continues to be an engaging place for employees, clients, and visitors.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment and enjoys balancing facilities, administration, events, and workplace culture.

What You'll Be Doing

Workplace & Facilities Management

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• Act as the main point of contact for building management and cleaning providers.
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• Coordinate office maintenance and resolve facilities-related issues efficiently.
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• Ensure the office environment is welcoming, well-stocked, and operating smoothly.
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Office Operations & Administration

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• Manage inventory for kitchen supplies, snacks, stationery, and printer consumables.
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• Process incoming and outgoing post, scanning, and general office administration.
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• Coordinate supplier relationships and office purchases.
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Health, Safety & Compliance

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• Serve as the designated First Aider and Health & Safety Officer.
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• Maintain workplace safety standards, emergency procedures, and compliance records.
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• Conduct Right-to-Work checks for all UK new starters and maintain associated documentation.
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Events & Employee Engagement

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• Plan and deliver a variety of employee engagement initiatives throughout the year.
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• Organise company celebrations, including the end-of-year party, team socials, in-office activations, and DEIB events.
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• Manage logistics for client meetings, agency roadshows, and team offsites, including catering, room setup, and hospitality.
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Employee & Business Support

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• Support contract processing and document administration via Dropbox Sign.
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• Provide general operational and administrative support to employees and leadership teams.
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About You

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• Previous experience in an Office Manager, Workplace Experience, Facilities, or Operations role.
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• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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• Experience coordinating events and creating engaging employee experiences.
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• Knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements.
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• Confident managing suppliers, facilities providers, and external stakeholders.
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• Strong communication skills and a proactive, can-do attitude.
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• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of office operations.
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Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to become the heart of a thriving UK office, helping to shape an exceptional workplace experience while working with a collaborative and ambitious team. You'll have the autonomy to make an impact, drive engagement initiatives, and create an environment where employees can do their best work.

If you're a highly organised people person who loves creating great workplace experiences, we'd love to hear from you.