Office Manager

We are looking for a practical, organised and service-minded Office Manager to take ownership of our day-to-day office operations. You will create a safe, efficient and welcoming workplace by coordinating facilities, suppliers, purchasing, health and safety, and general administration.

This is a varied, hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys solving problems, building strong supplier relationships and making sure colleagues have everything they need to succeed.

What You’ll Do

• Act as the main contact for office facilities, maintenance, repairs and emergencies.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and service contracts for building systems and equipment.
• Manage office supplies, equipment, purchase orders, vendor contracts and invoices.
• Research and evaluate suppliers, negotiate effectively and monitor facility-related costs.
• Maintain a safe, secure and well-organised workplace in line with health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Support office administration, including attendance records, housekeeping, waste management and customer sample dispatch.
• Work closely with colleagues, contractors and external partners to resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• Provide additional administrative support as required by the General Manager.

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in a relevant discipline.
• At least 8 years’ experience in office management, facilities or a similar role.
• Strong English communication skills and confidence working with different stakeholders.
• Experience in purchasing, supplier management and vendor negotiation.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Awareness of workplace health and safety requirements is an advantage.
• A friendly, helpful and proactive approach with strong attention to detail.
• Good judgement, time management and the ability to stay calm in a busy, changing environment.
• Flexibility to respond to urgent facility matters outside normal working hours when necessary.