Office Manager & Executive Assistant

Office Manager & Executive Assistant

Join an energizing, inclusive workplace at Walr. We’re seeking a passionate Office Manager & Executive Assistant who thrives in a fast‑paced setting and brings keen organization, proactive energy, and genuine care to every task.

About The Role

At Walr, we design environments that energise, collaborate and perform. This hands‑on, high‑impact role is based on‑site in our London office, five days a week.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the day‑to‑day running of the London office: keep it clean, well‑stocked, functional and welcoming.
• Serve as the go‑to person for all office duties: manage vendors, maintenance, office supplies, swag and office budgets.
• Create a warm, professional experience for visitors: oversee guest registration, meeting set‑up and hospitality.
• Support the Executive Leadership Team: manage calendars, diaries, meeting prep, off‑site planning and travel coordination for four ELT members.
• Partner with the People team to bring our culture to life: own and deliver engaging office celebrations and events.
• Maintain health & safety standards: act as fire marshal and first‑aid coordinator, and ensure accessibility and compliance.
• Own office upgrades to continuously improve how our space looks, feels and functions.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience as an Office Manager and/or Executive Assistant in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt your style to different audiences.
• Strong tech ability across tools such as Slack, Notion, Outlook, PowerPoint etc.
• Warm and welcoming energy for the office environment.
• Highly organised with strong multitasking and prioritisation skills.
• Strong eagerness to learn and embrace new tools and processes, with flexibility to adapt quickly in dynamic settings.
• Initiative to anticipate needs, own responsibilities, and continuously improve office efficiency.
• High attention to detail and a strong ownership mentality.
• Experience planning and delivering engaging in‑office events.
• Comfortable managing budgets, tracking spend and negotiating with suppliers.
• People‑focused, positive and solutions‑oriented.
• Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Previous experience working in a start‑up or scale‑up environment.

What We Offer

• A salary of up to £40,000.
• Head to our external handbook to take a look at our benefits on offer!

What We Value

• We Delight through Dedication: we go above and beyond for our clients.
• We Lead with Trust: we approach our work with a data‑driven mindset balanced with empathy.
• We Revel in Innovation: we take informed risks and learn from mistakes.
• We Celebrate as a Team: we emphasise individual accountability and collective success.
• We Are Empowered to Act Like Owners: we empower all employees to be ambitious and accountable.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Administrative

Industries

• Market Research

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