Office Manager
Location: Oxford (Hybrid and flexible working available)
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum (DOE)
Robert Half are working with a well-established and growing organisation who are seeking a confident and highly organised Office Manager to oversee the smooth day-to-day running of its busy Oxford office.
This role would suit either an experienced Office Manager or a capable Administrator / Office Coordinator looking to step into a broader operational role.
The successful candidate must be within commuting distance of Oxford, with the opportunity for hybrid working.
The Role
Reporting to senior leadership and working closely with central support functions (HR, Finance and IT), you will take ownership of office operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance and a positive working environment.
This is a varied, hands-on position in a fast-paced setting where priorities can shift. You will be the central point of coordination for the office.
Key Responsibilities
Office & Facilities Management
1. Overseeing daily office operations and ensuring adequate staff cover
2. Managing contractors, maintenance, suppliers and service agreements
3. Maintaining a professional and client-ready office environment
4. Monitoring office budgets, supplies and petty cash
Health & Safety & Compliance
5. Leading health & safety processes and ensuring regulatory compliance
6. Acting as Fire Warden and overseeing required training and certifications
7. Maintaining business continuity plans
8. Managing office security procedures and confidential waste processes
People & Team Support
9. Managing holiday and sickness records
10. Supporting absence management and return-to-work processes
11. Coordinating inductions and onboarding
12. Supporting appraisal and performance review cycles
13. Line managing administrative staff
14. Assisting with local recruitment coordination where required
Operational & Administrative Oversight
15. Processing invoices and expense claims
16. Organising and minuting office meetings
17. Updating internal procedures and documentation
18. Liaising with IT for systems, hardware and support queries
19. Supporting the implementation of operational improvements and business changes
About You
20. Previous experience in office management, coordination or senior administration
21. Experience supervising or managing staff
22. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
23. Calm and adaptable under pressure
24. Excellent communication skills
25. Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office
26. Professional, discreet and solutions-focused
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.