Office Manager

Job summary
Permanent contract
Lisboa
Occasional remote
Salary: Not specified
Starting date: November 02, 2025
Experience: > 1 year
Education: BAC+3
Skills & expertise
Confidentiality
Time management
Motivational skills
Problem-solving skills
Team building
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Kwanko
Kwanko

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Job description

WHO ARE YOU?

OUR FUTURE OFFICE MANAGER

We are seeking a highly organized and resourceful Office Manager to oversee the day-to-day administrative management of our Lisbon office. You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient running of our office, fostering a positive work environment, and supporting our team’s success. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with outstanding communication skills and a passion for creating a great workplace culture.

WHAT DO WE EXPECT FROM YOU?

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Office & Facilities Management

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day office operations, maintenance, and all facilities-related matters.

  • Manage relationships with vendors, suppliers, and service providers, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.

  • Oversee office inventory, ordering all necessary supplies, equipment, and company merchandise (goodies).

  • Handle all incoming and outgoing correspondence, including mail, packages, and emails.

  • Maintain a professional, organized, and secure office environment.

2. Administrative & Team Support

  • Coordinate company events, meetings, and team-building activities from concept to execution.

  • Manage travel arrangements (flights, hotels, transport) for the team.

  • Maintain and manage team schedules, including the holiday calendar.

  • Provide general administrative support to the Lisbon team as needed.

3. HR & Onboarding Coordination

  • Spearhead the onboarding process for new employees to ensure a seamless and welcoming experience (e.g., workstation setup, welcome breakfast, medical appointments, meal card).

  • Assist in the coordination of internal training sessions and workshops.

  • Administer employee benefits such as meal vouchers.

  • Ensure office health and safety policies are up to date.


Preferred experience

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

A SKILLED AND ATTENTIVE TALENT WITH…

  • A background in administration, accountancy, HR or related field (at least a bachelor level);

  • Proven experience as Office Manager or Administrative Assistant or similar role;

  • Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills;

  • A proactive mindset and hands-on approach to problem solving;

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with fluency in both Portuguese and English (written and spoken);

  • Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and Google tools;

  • Reliable, trustworthy, able to handle confidential information with discretion;

  • A positive, energetic attitude and a genuine desire to support the teams.


Recruitment process

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM US?

KWANKO’S CULTURE

  • An open-minded, international mindset with teams around the world. As a full member of the group, you will have the chance to collaborate not only with your colleagues from Lisbon but also from other offices!

  • A friendly, inclusive and collaborative work atmosphere that allies fun and performance, with constant support from your team, manager and HR.

  • From day one and all along your career within the group, you can expect training, learning and growing opportunities.

  • As work-life balance is among our top priorities, we offer flexibility and the possibility to work from home 1 day per week. The rest of the time, our amazing office with rooftop in the heart of the city is always ready to receive you!

  • As we care about your health, we also offer health and life insurance, as well as free tea, coffee and fruits at the office;

  • Possible discounts on your sports membership and a partnership with Classpass for reduced online sport courses, access to gyms and even well-being activities such as spa, massages, etc.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

  • If your profile is selected, Amélie, our International HR Manager, will contact you for a first interview;

  • Then, you’ll meet Inês, our Assistant Financial Controller, she will be your manager;

  • Last, a meeting with Maxime, Deputy CFO.

If you are a master of organization and love creating an efficient and welcoming office environment, we’d love to hear from you!

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