Average Office Manager salary in the UK

Job Title: Office Manager Location: Ancoats Urban Village, Manchester - Onsite Salary: £29K - £32K per annum dependent on experience Job Type: Full time, Permanent Working Hours: Monday to Friday 35 hours pw Slade & Cooper is a leader in their field and has been providing accountancy and related services for over 40 years, specialising in working with charities, co-operatives, registered social housing providers and other social enterprises. The company's aim is to serve and support those who are involved in positive social change. About The Role: Reporting to the directors this is a fantastic opportunity for a talented, dynamic office manager to join a socially responsible and ethical employer based in the Urban Village in the heart of Manchester city centre. This is a busy role, which will not only require strong admin and finance skills but also multitasking to balance a range of different priorities to ensure that the plates keep spinning. To support our practice, we use Senta, a Cloud-based software system. Although it is not essential to have used this software, knowledge and experience of this or a similar tool would be preferred. The successful applicant will join a team where the partners and staff have a background in and a real passion for the not-for-profit sector. In order for the firm to continue to maintain their reputation for quality, service, and value for money, it is essential that all staff share a common approach. All candidates must be eligible to both live and work in the United Kingdom, no sponsorship opportunities are available for this role. The successful candidate will be responsible for: Overseeing the running of the office ensuring the environment, equipment and systems enable the smooth running of the Practice.Director and Team support - day to day administrative support and workflow management.Customer Care - assisting team liaising with and supporting our customers.Credit Control - Maintaining the practice accounting records including banking of cheques, data entry onto QuickBooks Online and monthly reconciliation of the practice bank account and invoicing.Health and Safety - manage the health and safety including fire regulations for the office.Ensure compliance with regulations, data protection, and internal quality standards.Develop and maintain office systems including HR administration, holiday tracking, and practice records.Arrange office events, training, and lunches. The Ideal Candidate: A 'completer/finisher', with excellent organisation and planning skills, plus: A business or administration management qualification.A minimum of 2 years previous and relevant experience, including sales, purchasing, and reconciliation workExperience with CRM systems, and able to manage upgrades and migration.Knowledge and experience of managing Health & Safety in an office environmentProficient with Word, Excel with the ability to learn and maintain different databases.Ability to work under pressure and prioritise activities using their own initiative.A friendly and approachable character with experience of being customer facing.Strong numerical reasoning and an eye for detail. Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme (access to counselling)Health Cash Plan (cash back on qualifying medical costs)25 days annual leave (plus BHs) If you're ready to take on an exciting challenge and join a team in a supportive, collaborative team focused on innovation and patient outcomes and enjoy a varied, rewarding field role where no two days are the same, please click the APPLY button to send your CV in for immediate consideration. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience of: Office Manager, Administrator, Admin Manager, Administrative Manager, Administrative Assistant, Business Administrator, Office Coordinator, Office Assistant, Administrator Manager, Senior Manager, may also be considered for this role.

Office Manager - Estate Agency Bamford, Rochdale £30,000 - £35,000 A boutique Estate Agency in Bamford are looking for a fantastic local Office Manager who comes from an estate agency background to level up their office function even more. Business absolutely booming, huge drive on recruitment and 2026 is already off to a flyer. The job role gives you complete office management for the Bamford branch, you sit between the Directors (management team) and rest of the business, essentially operating at middle management level. You get exposure, freedom, support and work in a highly energised organisation. You are the go-to person, you will run process, improve systems, be involved with HR processes, streamline efficiency - basically you get to be you and work how you want too whilst making a difference. The business is secure, a fantastic ownership team and surrounded by brilliant local people. Almost forgot to mention, their presence in Bamford is number 1, and they'll continue to be for the next 5 years. Watch this space! To be honest its fairly difficult to truly present how incredible this is so to find out more get your application into the Erin at Platinum!

Office Manager - Witney, Oxfordshire A multidisciplinary construction consultancy with offices across the UK are now recruiting an experienced Office Manager to join their busy office in Witney. The Office Manager will play a key role within the business, responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the office and ensuring the delivery of high-quality professional support services to both the local team and the wider practice. The Office Manager Responsibilities As Office Manager, you will take ownership of all office administration, facilities, and support functions, acting as a central point of coordination for staff, partners, and external contacts. This role would suit a confident, organised Office Manager who enjoys being at the heart of a busy professional environment. Key responsibilities will include: Managing administrative staff, resources, and workflows within the officeOverseeing office facilities and ensuring a safe, efficient, and positive working environmentActing as the main HR point of contact locally, supporting employee lifecycle activities, training coordination, and maintaining accurate recordsSupporting senior management with office budgeting and resource planningProviding comprehensive administrative support including document preparation, travel arrangements, filing, supply ordering, and general office coordinationAssisting with tender and bid documentation, ensuring compliance with internal standards and deadlinesOrganising meetings and events, both in-person and virtual, including agenda preparation, minute taking, follow-up actions, room bookings, and hospitalityManaging calendars, site access requirements, vetting records, audits, financial documentation, and database maintenance in line with retention policiesOverseeing office communications, including calls, emails, and post, as well as supporting reception duties when requiredMaintaining CRM and marketing data to support business development activityPromoting company values, supporting ISO compliance, contributing to team culture, professional development, and inclusivity initiativesProviding additional support or cover across the business as required Essential skills and experience include: Proven administration or office management experienceStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and ProjectExcellent organisational, planning, and time management skillsThe ability to manage multiple priorities with a calm, professional approach In Return? Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional leave over the festive period.Competitive salary with regular market benchmarking and reviews.Employer pension contribution.Health cash plan.Support for professional memberships and ongoing training.Structured development, mentoring and internal coaching.Family-friendly employment policies.Cycle to Work scheme.On-site parking at regional offices.Season ticket loan where applicable.Death in service cover.Early finish incentives linked to company performance.Paid volunteering leave (up to two days per year).Health and mental wellbeing initiatives.Employee referral programme.Regular team and social events fully funded by the business. If you are an Office Manager, considering your career opportunities please contact Megan Cole at Brandon James.