we are looking for a Office Manager
looking for a temp to run the office management of London office in London Bridge - hybrid 2 days a week in office
Corporate Operations Manager but it's really ensuring smooth running of the office in the interim with liaison with the Milan & Romania offices (which don't have that function).needs to 'man the ship' asap. No reception or PA work involved:
For this newly created department we are seeking a Corporate Operations Manager to help us build and establish the department within our fast growing group. The role holds a wide range of responsibilities about facility management, governance, risk & compliance, and procurement. The role will report into the Group Head of Corporate Operations and liaise with other departments in the group.
Core ResponsibilitiesFacility Management:• Own the facility management for our London Office and all UK locations, includingHealth & Safety requirements, management of maintenance, security andcleanliness.• Support global facility management operations where applicable.• Collaborate with relevant teams to optimize space utilization and ensure a safeand conducive working environment.• Oversee facility upgrades, renovations, and expansions, ensuring compliance withindustry standards and regulations.• Develop and implement emergency response plans and procedures.• Manage office supplies, equipment, and coordinate facility maintenance.
Procurement:• Support in the development and implementation of procurement strategies tooptimize cost savings and efficiency.• Source and negotiate with suppliers to secure favourable terms and agreements.• Collaborate with various departments to understand their procurement needs andensure timely delivery of goods and services.• Own the supplier onboarding process, including supplier risk assessment.• Evaluate supplier performance and implement improvements as necessary.Governance, Risk & Compliance:• Support the function in ensuring compliance with local, state and federalregulatory requirements as well as industry standards.• Support the corporate risk management and compliance agenda and frameworkto ensure corporate policies are kept relevant and group risk managementobjectives are achieved.• Play key role in supporting the change management agenda from a corporateoperation perspective.Corporate Support:• Foster effective communication within the company, ensuring that information isdisseminated accurately and in a timely manner.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align corporate support activities withorganizational objectives.• Act as a liaison between different departments to facilitate smoothcommunication and collaboration.
Essential Skills & Requirements• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in Business Administration, OperationsManagement, or a related field.• Demonstrate strong business & commercial acumen.• Proven experience in operations management or related field, with a focus onfacility management, procurement, and risk and compliance.• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborateeffectively across departments and with third parties.• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities.• Strong organizational and project management skills.• Attendance in our London Office at least 2 days/week.
Desirable Skills & Requirements• Strong understanding of business regulations and compliance requirements.• Strong Italian and/or Romanian cultural understanding and language skills
Please email me if you are interested and I will call you tomorrow