Office Manager

Job summary
Permanent contract
London
A few days at home
Salary: Not specified
Experience: < 6 months
Skills & expertise
Attention to detail
Communication skills
Collaboration and teamwork
Problem-solving skills
Basic
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Proxymity
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Job description

  • We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Office Manager to oversee the smooth day-to-day running of our London office
  • This role is perfect for someone who enjoys keeping things organised, creating a welcoming and functional environment, ensuring the office operates efficiently
  • As the first point of contact for all office-related queries, you’ll play a key role in maintaining a positive and professional workplace, and proactively impacting the company’s culture
  • Hours:
  • Monday: 8:30am – 12:30pm
  • Tuesday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
  • Wednesday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
  • Thursday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
  • 28 hours per week – times stated can be flexible dependent on need
  • Act as the first point of contact for office-related queries
  • Maintain cleanliness and functionality in communal areas, including:
  • Cleaning and restocking coffee machines daily
  • Tidying the kitchen, including emptying bins, and managing the dishwasher
  • Tidying and cleaning meeting rooms where needed
  • Ensuring bathrooms are clean, tidy, and stocked with necessary supplies
  • Manage office supplies, including:
  • Stocking soft drinks, fruit, and healthy snacks
  • Restocking beer/wine supplies every Thursday
  • Ordering and unpacking grocery deliveries
  • Oversee office maintenance and repairs, including liaising with:
  • Suppliers and service providers
  • Cleaning companies and building management
  • Couriers and messengers for postage needs
  • Monitor and adjust the office environment, such as temperature
  • Keep the company message board up to date
  • Proactively suggest improvements to the office space
  • Tend to the plants in the office, watering them as needed
  • Champion social activities organised by the company’s Social Squad
  • Collaborate with the Manchester Office Manager and support them as required to ensure consistency across locations, with opportunities to share best practices and innovate processes

Benefits

  • 4-week sabbatical after 4 years at Proxymity
  • Workation - Our Workation policy means you can work anywhere in the world for up to 45 days per calendar year
  • Work your way: We embrace flexibility at Proxymity and have a hybrid working model in place to accommodate everyone’s individual needs
  • Birthday off: No one wants to spend their birthday at work - with this benefit you don’t have to! Get your birthday off, every year
  • Choose your tech: We know everyone has their own personal preferences so when you join Proxymity, you can choose a device that works for you
  • Duvet days: We know it can be tricky to balance work and life sometimes so you will have two duvet days a year which you can use to switch off for a day
  • Family leave: We offer six months maternity and four weeks paternity leave all at full pay and have enhanced adoption and shared parental leave policies in place so you can enjoy those precious moments
  • Mindfulness: We offer subsidised subscriptions to mindfulness apps such as Headspace so you can make sure you’re taking care of your mental health
  • Volunteer day: We know the importance of being able to give back to those in need and offer one paid Volunteer Day a year so you can do just that
  • Workation: Work from almost anywhere in the world for up to 45 days per calendar year and extend those summer evenings
  • 4 week sabbatical: When you have been at Proxymity for four years take a break and relax on a four-week sabbatical, on top of your annual leave

Preferred experience

  • Basic computer skills (e.g., email, spreadsheets) for managing supplier communication and inventory
  • No prior office management experience is required- enthusiasm for creating a positive office experience and transferable skills from other roles are highly valued
  • This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in an organised and people-focused environment. If you enjoy variety in your work and take pride in creating a great office experience, we’d love to hear from you!
  • Enthusiasm for creating a welcoming, clean, and functional office environment
  • Ability to work proactively and take ownership of tasks
  • Demonstrated ability to organise tasks effectively with attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A flexible and hands-on approach to problem-solving
  • Comfortable liaising with external suppliers and managing contractors
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