HR & Office Manager – Independent Publisher
Full time or part time (4 days per week minimum) | Central London
£45,000 – £55,000 DOE
We’re working with an independent creative company in the publishing sector, who are seeking an experienced HR & Office Manager to join their friendly, close-knit team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety - combining hands-on HR responsibility with oversight of day-to-day office management. You’ll play a key role in shaping company culture, supporting staff across all departments, and ensuring smooth operations in a busy, creative environment.
The Role
As HR & Office Manager, you’ll:
* Take ownership of the HR function, ensuring policies and practices are compliant and reflect the organisation’s values.
* Manage and mentor an Office & HR Administrator, overseeing the running of the office and all associated processes.
* Lead on recruitment from advert through to onboarding, supporting hiring managers at every stage.
* Be the first point of contact for all HR queries, handling issues with empathy, professionalism, and discretion.
* Draft and issue employment contracts and manage variations.
* Oversee wellbeing, inclusion, and engagement initiatives, ensuring staff feel supported and valued.
* Assist senior leadership with office-related projects, supplier relationships, and company events.
* Support the payroll process and manage company benefits, including share schemes and the employee assistance programme.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
* Personable and approachable, with excellent communication skills.
* Practical, proactive, and solutions-focused — able to juggle multiple priorities calmly and efficiently.
* Experienced in HR and office management, ideally within a creative or SME environment.
* Confident with employment law and HR best practice, and able to apply it with a light touch.
* Skilled at building trusted relationships across all levels of a business.
* CIPD qualifications are desirable but not essential - more important is sound judgment, discretion, and a collaborative attitude.