Office Manager
Dovetail Recruitment Ltd
Purley
Full-time
GBP 45,000 – 50,000
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Office Manager / PA to Directors Location: Purley, Surrey | Salary: circa £45,000 DOE | Hours Full-Time, Monday–Friday (8:30am–5:00pm)
The Opportunity 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
About the Company 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
- 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
- Liaise with landlords, contractors, and service providers
- Oversee building systems (CCTV, security, air conditioning)
- Ensure smooth opening and closing procedures
- Maintain all H&S policies, risk assessments, and compliance
- Deliver inductions for new starters and freelancers
- Ensure full compliance with legal and statutory requirements
- Log and track IT issues through to resolution
- Maintain software licences and asset registers
- Support internal systems and telecoms
- Support credit card reconciliation
- Assist with cost tracking, budgets, and stock control
- Provide admin, reporting, and research support
- Assist with ad-hoc business and personal tasks
Essential Skills & Experience • 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
- Knowledge of Health & Safety / compliance frameworks
- Exposure to ISO standards or IT coordination
- Real autonomy and ownership of office operations
- Direct exposure to senior leadership
- Varied role across operations, people, and strategy
- Supportive, collaborative team culture
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