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

Office Operations & Administration Manage inventory for kitchen supplies, snacks, stationery, and printer consumables. Process incoming and outgoing post, scanning, and general office administration. Coordinate supplier relationships and office purchases.

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

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

Employee & Business Support Support contract processing and document administration via Dropbox Sign. Provide general operational and administrative support to employees and leadership teams. About You Previous experience in an Office Manager, Workplace Experience, Facilities, or Operations role.

Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Experience coordinating events and creating engaging employee experiences. Knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements.

Confident managing suppliers, facilities providers, and external stakeholders. Strong communication skills and a proactive, can-do attitude. Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of office operations.

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.