Help support the day to day operations of a growing life sciences business and keep everything on track.
Office Manager | Cambridge | £35,000–£40,000 + benefits
About the company
The company supply specialist laboratory consumables & equipment to the global life sciences sector. Their products support research teams working across sectors like healthcare, biotech and academia – helping to streamline lab processes and improve operational efficiency. With strong demand and ongoing growth, they’re now expanding their operational team.
About the role
This is a key role overseeing the smooth running of office operations. You’ll manage and support a small admin team, run HR and compliance processes, and oversee shipping, purchasing and supplier systems. Working closely with the Director, you’ll make sure the business stays organised and efficient as it grows.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading the office team and organising training, recruitment and development
* Managing HR policies, onboarding and compliance (with legal support)
* Overseeing import/export documentation, logistics and purchasing
* Coordinating office-wide H&S with a subcontracted provider
* Driving improvements across administration, reporting and internal tools
About you
You’ll be confident juggling responsibilities and comfortable owning core business functions. You’ll bring:
* Proven experience as an Office Manager
* Strong team leadership and organisational skills
* Knowledge of HR and compliance (GDPR, H&S, Right to Work)
* Experience with import/export logistics and documentation
* Confidence with systems like QuickBooks and Office 365
Package
* £35,000–£40,000 base salary
* Contributory pension
* 25 days holiday
* Full-time, Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm
* Based at the company’s Cambridge office