Since our launch in 2015, we’ve lent over £10bn to ambitious entrepreneurs up and down the UK. That’s led to the creation of over 40,000 new jobs and over 29,000 new homes – and we’re not about to stop there. We’re dedicated to helping trailblazing businesses thrive.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced, growing bank with a reputation for doing things differently. We don’t want another cog in the machine, we’re looking for self-starters and bold thinkers who want to pave their own career paths and are passionate about supporting the UK’s best and brightest businesspeople.
The Office Manager at OakNorth has overall responsibility for our HQ in London, as well as supporting the Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham and Glasgow offices. You will be the face of the company when greeting guests and the go-to person for all things office related. This role is fast-paced, and filled with a variety of tasks daily - no two days are the same!
Are you ready to step up to the challenge?
Responsibilities:
Front of House: meeting and greeting visitors in a welcoming and courteous manner; offering refreshments at the barista bar and showing them to meeting rooms Managing external suppliers such as the office cleaner, plant maintenance, contractors and handyman and general maintenance of the office, arranging necessary repairs Allocating desks for new joiners and updating the office floorplan, ordering new joiner SWAG and personalised gifts Conducting office tours for new starters including H&S and fire exits Arranging catering for Exec and Board meetings as required Ordering food deliveries including fruit, cereals and food and drinks for company socials that happen 3 times a week Ordering office/kitchen supplies and keeping appropriate stock levels Arranging couriers (internal with UK and abroad), and sorting and distributing correspondence, parcels, and post Arranging cross-border travel and accommodation for employees and Board Members as well as local travel arrangements between UK offices Conducting fire drills and ensuring H&S certificates are up to date Requirements:
Proven Office & Facilities Management experience in a fast-paced, professional environment Previous experience as an EA or similar role involving extensive Exec level diary management Previous experience organising company events including catering, venue bookings, travel arrangements, liaising with external speakers and guests etc. Highly organised and detail-oriented with an ability to juggle multiple tasks and prioritise accordingly Strong Microsoft Office skills (inc. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) A friendly and professional demeanour, able to work cross-culturally and remain calm under pressure Benefits & Perks:
Equity. We want people to have a stake in the business so that all our interests are aligned. 25 days holiday Personalized benefits – opt-in to what matters to you Subsidised Private Medical Insurance with Bupa Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Wellbeing and social events In-house Barista Bar in London office Support causes that matter to you – Volunteering time off Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to work, nursery, gym, electric car scheme)
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Front of House: meeting and greeting visitors in a welcoming and courteous manner; offering refreshments at the barista bar and showing them to meeting rooms Managing external suppliers such as the office cleaner, plant maintenance, contractors and handyman and general maintenance of the office, arranging necessary repairs Allocating desks for new joiners and updating the office floorplan, ordering new joiner SWAG and personalised gifts Conducting office tours for new starters including H&S and fire exits Arranging catering for Exec and Board meetings as required Ordering food deliveries including fruit, cereals and food and drinks for company socials that happen 3 times a week Ordering office/kitchen supplies and keeping appropriate stock levels Arranging couriers (internal with UK and abroad), and sorting and distributing correspondence, parcels, and post Arranging cross-border travel and accommodation for employees and Board Members as well as local travel arrangements between UK offices Conducting fire drills and ensuring H&S certificates are up to date Requirements:
Proven Office & Facilities Management experience in a fast-paced, professional environment Previous experience as an EA or similar role involving extensive Exec level diary management Previous experience organising company events including catering, venue bookings, travel arrangements, liaising with external speakers and guests etc. Highly organised and detail-oriented with an ability to juggle multiple tasks and prioritise accordingly Strong Microsoft Office skills (inc. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) A friendly and professional demeanour, able to work cross-culturally and remain calm under pressure Benefits & Perks:
Equity. We want people to have a stake in the business so that all our interests are aligned. 25 days holiday Personalized benefits – opt-in to what matters to you Subsidised Private Medical Insurance with Bupa Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Wellbeing and social events In-house Barista Bar in London office Support causes that matter to you – Volunteering time off Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to work, nursery, gym, electric car scheme)
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