159 Office Manager jobs in Surrey

Our client, a well-established logistics company, working with major clients across the UK and EU, is seeking a capable and proactive Office Manager to support their Operations Director and assist in the smooth running of the Operations department. This is a key role that requires exceptional organisation, a strong work ethic, and the ability to handle varied responsibilities within a busy logistics operation.

The role is fully office based and the successful candidate must have a driving licence and vehicle due to the rural location. Working hours are 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday, although there is flexibility available.

Job Title: Office Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Farnham Area

Salary: 30,000 - 35,000 + Company Bonuses

Reference no: 15832M

Office Manager - Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-related company bonuses and company pension scheme.
• Ongoing training andprofessional development and progression opportunities within a growing business.
• Free onsite parking.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Stable, long-term employment in a thriving logistics business with a suppportive and friendly team environment.

Office Manager - About The Role

• Provide support to the Operations Director.
• Act as a key point of contact for selected client accounts.
• Handle incoming calls and emails, responding or redirecting as appropriate.
• Draft and send emails and correspondence with excellent grammar and tone.
• Prepare and maintain spreadsheets, records, and reports.
• Manage and update electronic and paper-based files and systems.
• Monitor and respond to quote requests.
• Produce and distribute delivery paperwork.
• Assist in coordinating site visits and verifying documentation.
• Process and track holiday requests, timesheets, and work records.
• Support invoice preparation by logging completed jobs and requesting purchase orders.
• Conduct regular checks on licence verifications.
• Organise, maintain, and order office supplies, uniforms, and first aid kits.
• Support internal health & safety initiatives, including fire alarm testing and online training.
• Offer hospitality to visiting clients or partners as required.
• Complete ad-hoc administrative tasks to support wider team needs.

The successful Office Manager will have:

• Impeccable written and verbal English, with excellent grammar.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Confident email and telephone communicator.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook) and experience using CRM or CMS platforms desirable (training provided).
• Previous financial/admin/accounting experience desirable.
• High attention to detail and ability to work methodically.
• Comfortable working both independently and within a close-knit team.
• Flexible, proactive, and responsive to changing priorities.
• Discreet and professional, with a strong understanding of confidentiality.

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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The Office Manager role requires an organised and efficient individual to oversee administrative functions within this large not for profit health centred society. This temporary position offers the opportunity to utilise your skills in a fast-paced environment.

Client Details

The company is a respected entity within the healthcare sector in London. As a large-scale organisation, they focus on delivering specialised services and supporting a society dedicated to childrens health.

Description

• Manage day-to-day office operations, ensuring smooth workflow and coordination.
• Oversee administrative support, including scheduling, correspondence, and filing systems.
• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders to maintain effective communication.
• Monitor office supplies and handle procurement as needed.
• Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and other documentation.
• Support compliance with organisational policies and procedures.
• Manage meeting arrangements, including room bookings and agenda preparation.
• Handle ad hoc tasks to support the wider team when necessary.

Profile

A successful Office Manager should have:

• Proven experience in administrative or office management roles within a not-for-profit organisation.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in using office software, including word processing and spreadsheet tools.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.
• Knowledge of the not-for-profit healthcare industry is advantageous.

Job Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of 16.20 to 19.80, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to work within a specialised sector.
• Temporary position offering flexibility and career development.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Exposure to varied responsibilities within office management.

If you are ready to bring your expertise to this Office Manager role, apply today to make a meaningful contribution

School Office Manager required for a Secondary school based in Southwark

School Office Manager required in Southwark

At Remedy Education, we've specialised in recruiting education staff for over a decade. We're currently looking for an Officer Manager to work full time at a fantastic Secondary school in Southwark.

Our team has built an excellent reputation in the local area, and we're looking for more high-quality office staff to work with these schools.

Working hours are Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm, 5 days a week

Full-time, temp-permanent role.

About the role:

Office Manager duties can include:

• Managing a team of administrators across HR, finance and examinations.

• Ensuring a high level of service is offered to students, staff, visitors and other external stakeholders.

• Support the school business manager in providing a strong back office function.

• Really assessing the schools back office function in order to look for improvement and development areas.

The ideal applicant will have:

• Experience working as an office manager or a senior administrator who has taken on management responsibility

• Experience utilising SIMS (School information management system)

• Experience working in a school or college environment.

• Excellent communication skills.

Why choose Remedy Education?

• We pay all our staff in line with the Agency Worker Regulations, meaning your pay will be equal to that of a permanent employee

• You will benefit from your own dedicated Engage consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance

• 100 referral bonus for each of your friends you refer to us when they work 10 days or more.

How to apply

If you're as excited about this role as we are, you can apply below - or get in touch with us directly.

If you're not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately you have not been successful for this role. We have a lot of applications to our positions, so don't be disheartened - you are still free to apply to one of our other vacancies that you may be more suited for.

We will also keep your CV on file and continue to help you in your search for your next role.

All candidates will be required to undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance will be provided.

By applying for this role, you are consenting to Remedy Education storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with GDPR requirements.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Role:    Office Manager

Location: London, EC4N

Salary: £42,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am – 6pm (dependent on service requirements)  

About The Role 

We are looking for our Facilities Management client an Office Manager to lead and oversee our administrative and helpdesk functions, ensuring operational excellence and seamless support for our teams. This role is ideal for a highly organised and proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering outstanding service. 

Key Responsibilities: 

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• Lead and manage the administration and helpdesk teams, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and exceptional customer service. 
• Oversee administrative operations, including maintaining service records, training logs, and helpdesk data. 
< i>Ensure payroll accuracy, managing weekly payroll processes via Smart Task or similar platforms in coordination with Operations Managers. 
• Monitor and report on administrative and helpdesk performance, providing insights to senior management. 
• Ensure seamless communication between operational, administrative, and helpdesk teams to support service delivery. 
li>Optimise resource allocation, ensuring teams have the tools and supplies needed to perform efficiently. 
• Problem-solving and resilience, providing operational support during peak periods, holidays, and unforeseen absences. 
• Manage invoice reconciliation, gathering and analysing data for accurate monthly reporting. 
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About You

Are you a detail-driven and people-focused professional who excels in managing administrative operations and leading teams? If you have a strong background in administration, helpdesk management, payroll, and operational support, we would love to hear from you. 

Qualifications and Attributes: 

• • Proven experience in an administration management role, ideally within facilities management or a similar sector. 
  li>Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and develop teams.  li>Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.  li>Experience using Smart Task or similar payroll and scheduling platforms.  < i>Confidence to make decisions and drive operational improvements.  li>A proactive mindset with a strong commitment to customer satisfaction and service excellence.  /ul>

  If you're ready to bring your expertise to a dynamic and supportive environment, we encourage you to apply. 

  About The Company

  Who are we?

  A family of people drawn together by a passion for creating happiness in others. 

  Founded in 1986 and 100% owned by our employees, we are now one of the fastest-growing business support companies in the UK, providing cleaning, security, pest and other support services to a wide range of companies, from globally recognised brands to small local businesses. Our success is down to one thing; the passion and commitment of our extended family, who together we deliver happiness across thousands of client sites every single day. To ensure we remain focused on our purpose as we grow, we recruit first and foremost on our values so for those committed to living them alongside us, there is no better place to work.  

• Office Manager Role
• City of London, EC4N
• Permanent, Full Time Role
• Excellent Salary and Benefits Package

Challenge-trg Recruitment are working in partnership with one of the UKs leading facilities management businesses to recruit for an experiencedOffice Manager to join their prestige team based out of their offices in the City of London.

This role is a permanent position, working for our Client directly, and will be responsible for leading and overseeing their administrative and helpdesk functions, ensuring operational excellence and seamless support for their teams. This role is ideal for a highly organised and proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering outstanding service.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast growing, thriving andEmployee Owned business who are committed to their core values, and who strive for excellent customer service and satisfaction.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the administration and helpdesk teams, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and exceptional customer service.
• Oversee administrative operations, including maintaining service records, training logs, and helpdesk data.
• Ensure payroll accuracy, managing weekly payroll processes via Smart Task or similar platforms in coordination with Operations Managers.
• Monitor and report on administrative and helpdesk performance, providing insights to senior management.
• Ensure seamless communication between operational, administrative, and helpdesk teams to support service delivery.
• Optimise resource allocation, ensuring teams have the tools and supplies needed to perform efficiently.
• Problem-solving and resilience, providing operational support during peak periods, holidays, and unforeseen absences.
• Manage invoice reconciliation, gathering and analysing data for accurate monthly reporting.

The Ideal Candidate

This role requires an individual who is detail-driven and people-focused, someone who excels in managing administrative operations and leading teams.

We are seeking an individual with a strong background in administration, helpdesk management, payroll, and operational support ideally gained within another facilities management business, or a similar sector.

The role requires someone with strong cultural values, excellent leadership skills and the ability to lead, motivate and develop their teams.

Experience using SmartTask or similar payroll and scheduling platforms is preferred, however full training will be given.

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday, 8am - 6pm (dependant on service demand)

Salary and Benefits

This role is offering a competitive salary of up to42,000 per annum, dependant on experience. They also offer an excellent benefits package, and the opportunity to join its Employee Ownership Trust after a period of continuous service.

Please indicate salary expectations on your application.

HOW TO APPLY

Challenge-trg Recruitment are advertising this permanent role on behalf of our Client, and are acting as an employment agency and employment business.

To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a member of our team will be in touch.

School Office Manager required for a Secondary school based in Southwark

School Office Manager required in Southwark

At Remedy Education, we've specialised in recruiting education staff for over a decade. We're currently looking for an Officer Manager to work full time at a fantastic Secondary school in Southwark.

Our team has built an excellent reputation in the local area, and we're looking for more high-quality office staff to work with these schools.

Working hours are Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm, 5 days a week

Full-time, temp-permanent role.

About the role:

Office Manager duties can include:

• Managing a team of administrators across HR, finance and examinations.

• Ensuring a high level of service is offered to students, staff, visitors and other external stakeholders.

• Support the school business manager in providing a strong back office function.

• Really assessing the schools back office function in order to look for improvement and development areas.

The ideal applicant will have:

• Experience working as an office manager or a senior administrator who has taken on management responsibility

• Experience utilising SIMS (School information management system)

• Experience working in a school or college environment.

• Excellent communication skills.

Why choose Remedy Education?

• We pay all our staff in line with the Agency Worker Regulations, meaning your pay will be equal to that of a permanent employee

• You will benefit from your own dedicated Engage consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance

• 100 referral bonus for each of your friends you refer to us when they work 10 days or more.

How to apply

If you're as excited about this role as we are, you can apply below - or get in touch with us directly.

If you're not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately you have not been successful for this role. We have a lot of applications to our positions, so don't be disheartened - you are still free to apply to one of our other vacancies that you may be more suited for.

We will also keep your CV on file and continue to help you in your search for your next role.

All candidates will be required to undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance will be provided.

By applying for this role, you are consenting to Remedy Education storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with GDPR requirements.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Office Manager - Primary School | Lambeth | Up to 22 per hour

Location: Lambeth, South London
Pay: Up to 22 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
Contract Type: Full-time, long-term (ongoing)
Start Date: September 2025
Agency: Remedy Recruitment

Job Summary:

Remedy Recruitment is seeking a skilled and reliable Office Manager to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in Lambeth. This role is ideal for someone with previous experience in a school setting, excellent administrative and organisational skills, and a professional, friendly manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily operations of the school office

• Manage administrative staff and delegate tasks as needed

• Handle pupil data and maintain school records using SIMS or similar systems

• Liaise with parents, staff, external agencies, and senior leadership

• Manage office supplies, budgets, and invoicing

• Support HR functions, including staff records and recruitment coordination

• Ensure safeguarding, GDPR, and school policies are adhered to at all times

Requirements:

• Previous experience as an Office Manager or Senior Administrator in a school (essential)

• Strong working knowledge of SIMS (School Information Management System)

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Highly organised with attention to detail

• Ability to manage a busy workload and work to deadlines

• A valid Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to apply for one)

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay up to 22 per hour

• Full-time hours, Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm

• A supportive and friendly school environment

• Ongoing support from Remedy Recruitment throughout your placement

Apply Today:

If you're an experienced Office Manager looking to take on a rewarding role in a Lambeth primary school, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV or contact Remedy Recruitment for more information.

Job Title: Construction Office Manager
Location: Bromley, Greater London
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

About the Role:
We are seeking a highly organised and experienced Office Manager to join our growing construction team in Bromley. This is a pivotal role supporting the day-to-day operations of the business, with a strong focus on financial administration, particularly VAT and CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all administrative functions of the office to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

• Manage and process VAT returns, ensuring full compliance with HMRC regulations.

• Handle all CIS submissions, verifications, and monthly returns for subcontractors.

• Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions, invoices, and subcontractor payments.

• Liaise with accountants, project managers, and suppliers to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

• Support payroll preparation and submission, ensuring correct deductions under CIS.

• Manage procurement, supplier onboarding, and contract documentation.

• Implement and maintain office systems, including document control and scheduling.

• Assist with HR functions such as onboarding, training coordination, and health & safety compliance.

• Provide general administrative support including email correspondence, filing, and diary management.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in an Office Manager or similar administrative role within the construction industry.

• Strong working knowledge of VAT regulations and CIS procedures.

• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero, or similar) and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities.

• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial and administrative tasks.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable:

• Experience working with small-to-medium sized construction companies.

• Knowledge of payroll processes and HR compliance in the construction sector.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Company pension scheme

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays

• Friendly and supportive working environment

• Opportunity for growth and development within the company