Office Manager

About the role

CTS Group is establishing a new subsidiary in London and seeks an autonomous Office Manager to oversee daily office operations while actively supporting talent acquisition and HR administration. The role is hands‑on, solution‑oriented and ideal for professionals comfortable in fast‑moving startup or scale‑up environments.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day office functions, including service providers, suppliers, facilities, equipment and administrative tasks such as insurance, subscriptions, contracts and basic invoicing.
• Organise logistics for meetings, business travel and site visits, and provide direct support to senior management with agenda management, prioritisation and action tracking.
• Identify and source talent through LinkedIn, networks and referrals, conduct initial outreach and screening, coordinate interviews and ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Handle HR operational duties: onboarding and off‑boarding administration, liaison with payroll and benefits providers, monitor absences and maintain basic HR data.
• Develop and implement simple tools, processes and dashboards to improve efficiency, spot inefficiencies and contribute to the company’s scale‑up and operational maturity.

Required profile

• Proven experience in office management within a startup, SME or entrepreneurial setting.
• Highly autonomous, pragmatic and capable of taking initiative in a fast‑growing environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to support senior leadership and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in talent scouting, candidate outreach and coordination of interview processes.
• Familiarity with HR administrative tasks and interaction with payroll/benefits service providers.

Required skills