- Where
- Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
- Level
- Mid
The Role..
The Office Manager runs the day-to-day operations of the Finance Shared Services Centre, ensuring a well supported workplace for a multi-functional finance team. They own facilities, vendor and budget management, on-site IT/office coordination, and workplace services that keep teams productive and compliant.
Key Responsibilities..
Own office operations: facilities, reception, H&S etc.
Manage vendor relationships and contracts (cleaning, security, catering, maintenance)
Coordinate with IT for end-user setup (desks, peripherals, meeting rooms, asset tracking) and incident triage.
Run workplace services: mail/shipments, travel coordination, room bookings, events, and visitor management.
Maintain H&S compliance (risk assessments, fire wardens, first aiders, drills etc.)
Support people operations: onboarding/offboarding logistics, inductions, seating charts, equipment returns.
Champion culture and engagement: site communications, celebrations, town halls, and wellbeing initiatives.
Strong coordination across IT, HR/People, Security, and Finance stakeholders.
Ensure security protocols for visitors, deliveries, and on-site records.
Coordinate audits/inspections related to facilities, H&S, or vendor compliance; close actions promptly.
Drive continuous improvement and small automations (room/desk booking tools, forms, checklists).
Act as primary on-site point of contact for Finance leadership and shared services managers.
Any additional duties as assigned by management
What We Are Looking For..
3-5+ years in office/operations management, preferably in a shared services or finance environment.
Hands-on facilities/vendor management and H&S compliance experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication; confident managing suppliers and senior stakeholders.
Highly organised, with strong prioritisation and follow-through.
Service-oriented mindset with a continuous improvement approach.
Ability to lead by influence and support a positive, inclusive workplace culture.