Purpose of the role
The Office Manager (FTC) is responsible for overseeing daily office operations, ensuring efficiency, organisation, and a productive work environment. This is a 12 month maternity cover starting in August 2025 which includes managing administrative tasks, coordinating office resources, supporting staff, and implementing office policies to maintain a smooth workflow. The Office Manager also serves as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, contributing to the overall success of the organisation.
Responsibilities
- Line Management responsibilities for the Front of House
- Manage relationships with the Landlord and Building Managing Agent
- Management of contracts for all utilities and office suppliers
- Implement and manage the upkeep of H&S policies including Fire safety and security
- Maintain and develop office policies and procedures to guide the operation of the office
- Oversee office management spending and budget management
- Place orders for both office and studio supplies and organise receipt management / expenses
- Carry out daily building walks to ensure offices, kitchens and showroom spaces are always stocked with stationary, kitchen items and cleaning supplies
- Ordering furniture items as required for the building
- Ensuring all lifts, fire alarm, extinguishers, security systems, water systems and heating systems are serviced regularly, arranging repairs and maintenance as necessary
- Being first point of contact for all facilities queries
- Ensuring all facilities related paperwork is maintained and filed appropriately
- Oversee cleaning tasks and manage the daily cleaning activities required for the building
- Oversee security tasks and manage daily communication with building activity
- Managing access to the office and keeping key and access fob inventory system maintained
- In charge of waste management for the building and different department needs
- Oversee sustainability practices for the office
- Support the Receptionist with daily lunch cover and reception cover as required
- Report into HR Director on a weekly basis with updates on building related items
- Carry out introductory tours for all new starters and assist HR with the onboarding process for new staff members
- Work closely with the Studio teams assisting with the day-to-day operations
- Work closely with Creative Director and CEO Assistants to help support on day-to-day building related items
- Support the Private Client team with in-house events as required
- Taking on ad hoc reception duties as and when required
Qualifications, Skills, Experience Required
- Previous experience of 6-7 years in a similar role, preferably in a Fashion House.
- Experience of supervising or managing Front of House
- Highly organised with high attention to detail
- Approachable yet professional
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- IT literate all Microsoft Packages
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Able to multitask time-sensitive tasks and remain calm under pressure
Contact Detail:
Phoebe Philo Recruiting Team