Office Manager
As an office manager, you're responsible for organizing all of the administrative activities that facilitate the smooth running of an office. This includes the organizing of people, information and other resources. You must make sure that office equipment is maintained, relevant records are up to date and that all administration processes work effectively.
Responsibilities:
As an office manager, you'll need to:
Salaries for office manager will vary depending on the level of responsibility involved.
Responsibilities:
As an office manager, you'll need to:
- use a range of office software, including email, spreadsheets and databases, to ensure the efficient running of the office
- manage online and paper filing systems
- develop and implement new administrative systems, such as record management
- record office expenditure and manage the budget
- organise the office layout and maintain supplies of stationery and equipment
- maintain the condition of the office and arrange for necessary repairs
- organise and chair meetings with staff - in lower paid roles this may include typing the agenda and taking minutes, but senior managers usually have an administrative assistant to do this
- oversee the recruitment of new staff, sometimes including training and induction
- ensure adequate staff levels to cover for absences and peaks in workload, often by using temping agencies
- carry out staff appraisals, manage performance and discipline staff
- delegate work to staff and manage their workload and output
- promote staff development and training
- implement and promote equality and diversity policy
- write reports for senior management and deliver presentations
- respond to customer enquiries and complaints
- review and update health and safety policies and ensure they're observed
- check that data protection laws are being adhered to in relation to the storage of data, and review and update policies
- arrange regular testing for electrical equipment and safety devices
- attend conferences and training
- manage social media for your organization.
Salaries for office manager will vary depending on the level of responsibility involved.