Operations/Office Manager

Currently recruiting an experienced and hands-on Operations/Office Manager to join a prestigious private equity firm. This is a standout opportunity to lead all aspects of office operations, facilities, and team management within a fast-paced, professional environment. The role offers a rare blend of strategic responsibility and day-to-day oversight, with the chance to work at the heart of a well-established and high-performing organisation.

All about the role and company you’d be working for!

• Position: Office Manager
• Salary: £75,000 - £80,000
• Hybrid set-up: 4 days in the office / 1 day from home
• Benefits: Bonus scheme, private healthcare, generous pension, wellbeing programme, enhanced leave, regular team events and more
• What they do: Global private equity firm with operations across private equity, private debt, and real estate
• Size of company: Large-scale, international business with multiple offices globally

Company culture and what makes them great to work for: This is a values-led, people-focused business where excellence and collaboration go hand in hand. The company’s central functions team is seen as a strategic enabler of wider business success. This is a professional, high-performing culture that also values approachability, autonomy, and the ability to make meaningful change in how things run day to day.

Key responsibilities for this Office Manager position:

• Lead all daily operations for a busy central London office, ensuring a safe, efficient and welcoming environment
• Oversee supplier relationships, service contracts, compliance, and budget management
• Act as key liaison for facilities, building management, and health & safety compliance (incl. fire safety, risk assessments, DSE, etc.)
• Manage the EA and Front of House team, overseeing performance, recruitment, onboarding, and absence planning
• Support ongoing office fit-out projects and workplace upgrades
• Coordinate internal logistics for meetings, social events and business-wide initiatives
• Partner with counterparts across other European offices to ensure best practice and consistency
• Contribute to ESG and compliance reporting, and support charity/foundation activity

What background and experience are the company looking for?

• Solid experience in an Office, Facilities, and Operations Management r
• Exposure to financial or professional services environments is preferred
• Confident managing teams (ideally EA/administrative or reception teams)
• Experienced in office builds or refurbishment projects (desirable)
• Calm, practical, hands-on, and highly organised
• Health & Safety training/certification such as IOSH preferred (or willing to obtain)

Who is taking care of the client and candidate applications for this position?
Émer McCarthy - Principal Consultant - lover of dark chocolate, rom-coms and spa days!

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