Responsibilities

As an office manager, you'll need to:

• use a range of software, including email, spreadsheets and databases, to ensure the efficient running of the office

• manage online and paper filing systems

• develop and implement new administrative systems, such as record management

• record office expenditure and manage the budget

• organise the office layout and maintain supplies of stationery and equipment

• maintain the condition of the office and arrange for necessary repairs

• record staff absences and maintain annual leave records

• promote staff development and training

• implement and promote equality and diversity policy

• respond to customer enquiries and complaints

• review and update health and safety policies and ensure they're observed

• check that data protection laws are being adhered to in relation to the storage of data, and review and update policies

• arrange regular testing for electrical equipment and safety devices

• As a small team, there will be an element of supporting your colleagues workload.

 

Skills

You'll need to have:

• excellent organisational and time-management skills

• knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and other commonly used office packages

• strong IT and typing skills

• the ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure

• good teamworking skills and the confidence to lead and motivate a team

• the ability to manage your workload and supervise others concurrently

• excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, with the ability to converse at senior level

• negotiation and relationship-building skills

• attention to detail

• flexibility and adaptability to changing workloads

• a problem-solving approach to work

• project management skills

• a familiarity with legislation in the areas of employment, equality and diversity, and data protection - this is useful, but not essential.

 

Benefits

• Initial trial period

• Pension and Holiday pay

• Pay negotiable dependent upon experience.
   

Job Type:

• Full Time

Job Location:

• Kennington, Oxfordshire OX1 5RP

Required language:

• English