Office Manager

What is an office manager?

Of all office-based roles, office manager is the most important for workplace productivity and harmony. They manage financial and administrative tasks and support services to ensure that all teams within the business have the resources they need.

They should also be responsible for creating and maintaining a positive workplace environment and company culture. Because they are often the first point of contact for suppliers and visitors, professionals in this role should be welcoming and well presented at all times.

Office manager job description and responsibilities

This role involves a range of tasks that span HR, project management and accounting. The core function of an office manager is to ensure that the business and its staff have everything they need to perform their jobs properly. This includes sourcing office supplies, arranging meetings, maintaining a safe and functioning office environment, greeting visitors and taking care of office administration.

A typical office manager job spec will include some or all of the following duties:

Greeting office visitors

Coordinating office support services

Overseeing purchasing processes

Sourcing and liaising with suppliers

Coordinating maintenance staff and mail facilities

Supporting HR admin procedures

Organising meetings

Developing and implementing administrative systems

Office manager qualifications, skills and experience

A formal degree isn’t needed for this role, but professionals will benefit from a degree in one of the following subjects:

Management

Human Resources

Business Studies

Information Technology

To secure a role with a top employer, candidates should have some of the following skills:

Basic accounting skills

Administration experience

Management experience

The role is best suited to an individual with some of the following qualities:

Excellent communication

Ability to work flexibly

Good attention to detail

Good personal presentation

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Salary for Office Manager

35000 - 55000

25th percentile

35000

The candidate has little or no prior experience in the position and is still developing relevant skills.

50th percentile

44000

The candidate has an average level of experience and has most of the necessary skills.

75th percentile

55000

The candidate has above-average experience, has most or all the necessary skills, and may have specialised qualifications.

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