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  • 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
  • Looking for an office manager or an office manager job?

    Submit your CV or request talent now and our expert recruiters will be with you shortly.Robert Half can assist you with your office manager staffing needs.
    Salary for Office Manager
    33000 - 45000
    25th percentile
    33000
    The candidate has little or no prior experience in the position and is still developing relevant skills.
    50th percentile
    39000
    The candidate has an average level of experience and has most of the necessary skills.
    75th percentile
    45000
    The candidate has above-average experience, has most or all the necessary skills, and may have specialised qualifications
    Projected salaries for related positions Position title 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile Executive Assistant 39250 45000 53250 Personal Assistant 30500 37000 42750 Operations Manager 40000 47000 53750 Explore more salaries

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