Office Manager (Hybrid, Edinburgh)

About the role

This is a two‑year fixed‑term position supporting a public sector organisation in Edinburgh. The role is hybrid, requiring at least three days per week on‑site, and offers a daily rate of £120.

Key responsibilities

• Manage office and IT services, acting as the primary contact for facilities contractors, IT support, and front‑of‑house staff.
• Provide diary and inbox management for senior staff, arrange travel and handle related logistics.
• Deliver secretarial support for meetings, including note‑taking, summarising discussions and tracking actions.
• Assist with hearings by welcoming attendees, issuing lanyards and greeting witnesses.
• Facilitate onboarding of new employees and manage related requests.
• Support financial processes such as raising purchase orders, receipting invoices, processing payments and reconciling statements.
• Contribute flexibly to other team tasks and areas as needed.

Required profile

• Strong organisational ability and calmness under pressure, with sound judgement to prioritise competing tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proactive self‑starter who contributes ideas for continuous improvement.

Required skills

What we offer

• Hybrid working model (minimum three days in the office).
• Fixed‑term contract for two years.
• Daily rate of £120.