Office Manager – 6‑Month Fixed‑Term Contract

About the role

Praxis is seeking an experienced Office Manager on a six‑month fixed‑term basis to ensure the smooth operation of its office environment. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you will act as the central point for front‑of‑house activities, facilities coordination, and general office support.

Key responsibilities

• Welcome visitors and contractors, manage sign‑in procedures, and maintain tidy meeting rooms.
• Oversee premises, furniture and equipment condition; act as primary contact for cleaning, landlord, and security contractors.
• Maintain supplies in kitchen and toilets, renew supplier contracts, and ensure health‑and‑safety policies are upheld.
• Log and distribute deliveries, manage petty cash, handle post and hand‑deliveries, and coordinate archive storage.
• Induct new colleagues, manage door access, maintain internal circulation lists, and order stationery.
• Organise office social events, liaise with IT for equipment needs, and supervise out‑of‑hours contractor work.
• Support the Facilities Manager with administrative duties and ensure first‑aid and fire‑marshal training is current.

Required profile

• Minimum five years of experience in a comparable office‑management or facilities‑coordination role.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact confidently at all organisational levels.
• Proactive, organised and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within an independent, global provider of private‑wealth and corporate services.
• Collaborative culture that values openness, respect and employee wellbeing.
• Exposure to a diverse range of office‑management challenges across an international business.