Office Manager

Buckingham Recruitment LimitedLondonreedpublished 10/16/2026

About the company

Office Manager role joining the London office (c. 60 people) of an independent, global investment consultancy. This role will combine front-of house reception with office management, ensuring that the office runs smoothly and making colleagues, clients and visitors feel well looked after.

Your tasks

Reception

  • Ensuring Reception is covered at all times
  • Managing the company switchboard, post, couriers, contractor list
  • Coordinating meeting room bookings
  • Ordering food and drink and keeping the kitchen stocked and well organised

Office Management

  • Acting as the first point of contact for staff office management queries
  • Managing relationship with the building manager
  • Ordering office suppliers, stationery and arranging contractors for regular checks / maintenance, including cleaners
  • Overseeing fire warden and first aid training; acting as a fire marshal and first aider for the office
  • Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety requirements
  • Carrying out induction meetings and ordering IT supplies for new joiners

Events and Social

  • Organising two company retreats a year, including venues, accommodation, transport, food and drinks and general logistics
  • Planning the social calendar and events, including the Christmas party

Requirements

The right candidate will need to have experience in a similar role, preferably within financial or professional services.

Must be articulate, with a calm manner and able to manage competing and shifting priorities. This person will need to have excellent attention to detail, be highly organised, have a can-do attitude and a warm professional manner.

What we offer

Office based role Monday-Friday. £38,000-42,000 plus enhanced pension, part-payment of private medical and dental.

Other

BR-1325 Office Manager role for City-based financial services firm: £38-42,000

Based in a light, modern office in the City, this is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate with 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role to develop their Office Management experience.