Office Manager

Location: Purley, Surrey Salary: circa £45,000 DOE Hours Full-Time, Monday-Friday (8:30am-5:00pm)

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Office Manager / PA to Directors to take full ownership of office operations within a fast-paced creative design studio.

This is a pivotal, hands-on role combining:

• Office Management
• Facilities & Health & Safety
• IT & Systems Coordination
• Finance Administration
• Executive / PA Support

You will be the central hub of the business, ensuring everything runs smoothly, efficiently, and to a high standard.

A well-established creative packaging and brand design studio with over 35 years' experience working with leading retail and FMCG brands.

• Collaborative, creative studio environment
• High-quality, design-led output
• Fast-paced but supportive culture
• Strong focus on precision, innovation, and delivery

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the office
• Manage reception, visitors, calls, and meeting rooms
• Maintain office presentation, supplies, and stock
• Coordinate cleaning, catering, post, and archiving
• Organise internal events and team activities

• Manage office maintenance, repairs, and suppliers
• Liaise with landlords, contractors, and service providers
• Oversee building systems (CCTV, security, air conditioning)
• Ensure smooth opening and closing procedures

• Act as Fire Marshal and First Aider (training provided if needed)
• Maintain all H&S policies, risk assessments, and compliance
• Deliver inductions for new starters and freelancers
• Ensure full compliance with legal and statutory requirements

• Manage onboarding/offboarding (laptops, phones, access)
• Log and track IT issues through to resolution
• Maintain software licences and asset registers
• Support internal systems and telecoms

• Raise purchase orders and check invoices
• Support credit card reconciliation
• Assist with cost tracking, budgets, and stock control

• Manage diaries, travel, and accommodation
• Provide admin, reporting, and research support
• Assist with ad-hoc business and personal tasks

You are a highly organised, proactive Office Manager / Senior Coordinator with strong PA experience who thrives in a busy environment.

• Minimum 4+ years in Office Management / Senior Office Support
• Experience supporting a mid-sized business (50+ employees)
• Strong Office Manager + PA / EA skillset
• Confident managing facilities, suppliers, and operations
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office & systems)
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset

• Experience in a creative, agency, or studio environment
• Knowledge of Health & Safety / compliance frameworks
• Exposure to ISO standards or IT coordination

• Key role at the heart of the business
• Real autonomy and ownership of office operations
• Direct exposure to senior leadership
• Varied role across operations, people, and strategy
• Supportive, collaborative team culture

If you're an experienced Office Manager / PA looking for a role where you can truly make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.