Office Manager, 5-Month FTC

Soho House · sohohouse.com

Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom yesterday
Workplace
On-site
Location
Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
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About the role

The Role..

The Office Manager runs the day-to-day operations of the Finance Shared Services Centre, ensuring a well supported workplace for a multi-functional finance team. They own facilities, vendor and budget management, on-site IT/office coordination, and workplace services that keep teams productive and compliant.

Key Responsibilities..

* Own office operations: facilities, reception, H&S etc.  * Manage vendor relationships and contracts (cleaning, security, catering, maintenance)  * Coordinate with IT for end-user setup (desks, peripherals, meeting rooms, asset tracking) and incident triage.  * Run workplace services: mail/shipments, travel coordination, room bookings, events, and visitor management.  * Maintain H&S compliance (risk assessments, fire wardens, first aiders, drills etc.)  * Support people operations: onboarding/offboarding logistics, inductions, seating charts, equipment returns.  * Champion culture and engagement: site communications, celebrations, town halls, and wellbeing initiatives.  * Strong coordination across IT, HR/People, Security, and Finance stakeholders.  * Ensure security protocols for visitors, deliveries, and on-site records.  * Coordinate audits/inspections related to facilities, H&S, or vendor compliance; close actions promptly.  * Drive continuous improvement and small automations (room/desk booking tools, forms, checklists).  * Act as primary on-site point of contact for Finance leadership and shared services managers.  * Any additional duties as assigned by management

What We Are Looking For..

* 3-5+ years in office/operations management, preferably in a shared services or finance environment.  * Hands-on facilities/vendor management and H&S compliance experience.  * Excellent written and verbal communication; confident managing suppliers and senior stakeholders.  * Highly organised, with strong prioritisation and follow-through.  * Service-oriented mindset with a continuous improvement approach.  * Ability to lead by influence and support a positive, inclusive workplace culture.

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