Office Manager (Part‑Time, 4 Days per Week)
Salary: £40,000 (total, not pro‑rated) Location: Central London (site‑based) Working Pattern: Four days per week in the office (Green Park nearest tube)
About the role: This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Office Manager to take ownership of a unique and varied operational remit. You will oversee the smooth running of a busy office environment, manage a historic central London building, and support high‑quality service delivery to internal teams, tenants, and visitors. The role blends day‑to‑day operational management with facilities oversight, stakeholder engagement, and contribution to event delivery. It would suit someone who thrives in a hands‑on, multi‑faceted position and enjoys working within a small, professional organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Office & Facilities Management
- Lead the day‑to‑day running of the office, ensuring a professional, efficient and supportive working environment.
- Act as the main point of contact for contractors, suppliers, and service providers.
- Oversee maintenance, repairs, compliance checks, and building safety requirements.
- Manage office supplies, equipment, refreshments and postal/courier processes.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation and confidentiality across all office areas.
- Provide flexible cover for front‑of‑house duties when required.
Building Management
- Manage a Grade II* listed central London property, ensuring it is well‑maintained, compliant and welcoming for tenants and visitors.
- Liaise with tenants, contractors and neighbouring property teams to ensure smooth operations and minimise disruption.
- Support the marketing and letting of office and event space, working closely with internal colleagues and external agents.
- Plan and oversee maintenance programmes, improvements and long‑term building projects.
- Report progress, risks and recommendations to senior leadership.
Health, Safety & Wellbeing
- Serve as the named health and safety officer, fire warden and first aider.
- Ensure all staff receive appropriate H&S training and maintain accurate records.
- Conduct risk assessments and follow up on recommendations.
- Keep policies and compliance documentation up to date.
People Management
- Line manage two house managers, providing clear direction, support and development.
- Foster a positive, proactive and service‑focused team culture.
Events Support
- Work closely with colleagues to ensure seamless delivery of meetings and events held within the building.
- Support venue bookings and contribute to an excellent guest experience.
You will bring:
- At least five years’ experience as an Office Manager within a small professional environment.
- Strong people‑management skills and confidence leading operational staff.
- Excellent organisational, planning and problem‑solving abilities.
- A calm, professional communication style and strong stakeholder management skills.
- Strong IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Experience with basic finance processes (purchase orders, invoices, small budgets).
- Experience supporting event delivery and guest experience.
- Determination, resilience and the ability to see projects through to completion.
What Success Looks Like
- A well‑run, supportive office environment for the internal team.
- A professionally managed building with satisfied tenants and strong occupancy.
- Consistent delivery of property income targets.
- Smooth, high‑quality event delivery.
- Increased utilisation of meeting and event space.
How to Apply
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV by Thursday, 16 July 2026. Ensure your application highlights relevant experience in office management, property oversight, health & safety compliance, and stakeholder engagement. We look forward to receiving your application and considering you for this pivotal role within a historic and dynamic organisation.
Membership Bespoke is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. Membership Bespoke positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Membership Bespoke is the most experienced membership-focused recruitment firm in the UK, with 14+ years of experience delivering tailored permanent, temporary, interim, and Executive Search recruitment solutions to Trade Associations, Regulatory Bodies, Political Parties, and Professional Bodies.
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