Office Manager – Temporary to Fixed‑Term (London)

About the role

We are seeking a proactive Office Manager to join a fast‑paced global professional services firm in Central London. The role is initially temporary, with the prospect of a fixed‑term contract, and offers the chance to lead a major office transition while supporting high‑impact events.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support an office move, including fit‑out, IT set‑up and vendor management.
• Serve as the central point of contact for all office operations and stakeholder coordination.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and external partners to ensure seamless delivery.
• Organise team socials and company events, including a week‑long event schedule with occasional evening support.
• Balance competing stakeholder needs, confidently push back, and prioritise tasks.
• Implement and improve office processes to drive efficiency and enhance the workplace experience.
• Maintain a professional, welcoming, and fully operational office environment at all times.

Required profile

• Proven experience as an Office Manager within a professional services environment.
• Strong experience managing office moves, including fit‑out and IT coordination.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the confidence to challenge and influence.
• Highly organised with the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast‑paced setting.
• Experience planning and delivering office events and social activities.
• Proactive, personable, and professional approach with a strong office presence.
• Ability to work autonomously, take ownership and make an immediate impact.

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £19.23–£24.04 (equivalent to £40k‑£50k annually).
• Hybrid set‑up: office‑based, 5 days a week (8:30 am–5:30 pm).
• Opportunity to lead a key office transition and support high‑visibility events.