Job Description

Office managers ensure that the offices they look after are running effectively on a day-to-day basis. Depending on the size of the organisation, they may be involved in a range of activities, from monitoring health and safety to assisting with HR and payroll tasks.

They are often the ‘go-to’ person in an organisation as they work closely with many departments and understand how they ‘tick’.

What does an office manager do?

An office manager’s duties typically include:

organising meetings and managing databases

booking transport and accommodation

organising company events and conferences

ordering stationery and IT equipment

dealing with correspondence, complaints and queries

preparing letters, presentations and reports

supervising and monitoring the work of administrative staff

processing invoices and managing office budgets

implementing and maintaining procedures/office administrative systems