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Office Manager

Wunderkind (formerly BounceX)

Wunderkind (formerly BounceX)

Operations
London, UK
Posted on Nov 9, 2024

Location: London
Department: People
Reports to: HR Business Partner
Employment Basis: Part-Time (3 days: Tuesday-Thursday), Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Office Manager to support the smooth operation of our office environment and contribute to a positive workplace experience. This role involves managing day-to-day office operations, maintaining office supplies, coordinating internal events, overseeing office maintenance, and providing seamless support to employees and visitors. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that office functions run efficiently and that our workplace culture remains vibrant and engaging.

This role requires in-office attendance, 3-days per week (Tuesday-Thursday) from our office in Soho, London.

Key Responsibilities

Office & Facility Management:

  • Serve as the primary relationship holder for landlord services, managing any office-related issues and ensuring a positive relationship with building management.
  • Oversee office repairs and maintenance, triage issues, and coordinate with relevant vendors for timely resolutions.
  • Manage office supplies including stationery and food, and ensure inventory levels are maintained for smooth office operations.
  • Triage IT Support matters and provide on-the-ground support on behalf of our remote IT team to eliminate IT-related disruptions to our workforce (e.g. basic troubleshooting, hardware switch-outs, replacement purchases), and liaise with external vendors for any technical troubleshooting or repairs.
  • Maintain an excellent standard of tidiness and cleanliness of office spaces, ensuring the highest standards of organisation and safety.

Employee & Office Support:

  • Manage new starter setups and onboarding experiences, ensuring all necessary equipment, access, and onboarding materials are provided.
  • Coordinate offboarding equipment management, ensuring all company property is returned and properly recorded.
  • Own the office food & catering ordering, ensuring our kitchen is kept fully stocked, while being careful to eliminate waste.
  • Own visitor registration, reception duties, and general front-of-house (FOH) responsibilities.
  • Assist with interview coordination and support candidates during on-site visits.
  • Monitor and track office-related budgets, ensuring that costs are aligned with the allocated budget and expenditures are managed appropriately.

Event Coordination & Employee Engagement:

  • Plan and execute seasonal events (Summer, Christmas, Off-Sites) to foster employee engagement and build team morale.
  • Organise happy hours, and office catering, and other informal office events to promote a positive company culture.
  • Take responsibility for Town Hall and All-Hands meetings, including setup and coordination with leadership.
  • Track and manage employee rewards for life events and milestones to show appreciation for team members.
  • Communicate important office information via Slack notices and other internal communication channels to keep employees informed.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional demeanour.
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with event planning and office operations.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace, Expense Management software, and collaboration tools such as Slack, Zoom, etc.

On the fence? Apply anyway! We know that imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting incredible candidates, and we don’t want it to get in the way of meeting you!

Learn More About Our Company, Culture and 5 Core Values:

DRIVE UNDENIABLE PERFORMANCE:

  • Wunderkind is a leading performance marketing engine that delivers tailored experiences at scale
  • Digital businesses use Wunderkind to remember who users are better than ever before, allowing them to deliver high-performing, one-to-one messages on websites, through emails and texts, and in ads at a scale that’s not otherwise possible

COME HUNGRY:

  • Driving $1.2 billion dollars annually in revenue for top eComm brands including Hugo Boss, Gucci, Lenovo, Cole Haan, HelloFresh and more
  • Incredible growth and development opportunities for top performing employees whether it be a leadership track or building out your own unique specialities

CARRY EACH OTHER:

  • Unwavering commitment to culture, community, office events, and DEI initiatives
  • Fully stocked snacks, beverages, and in-office weekly catered lunch
  • Exceptional management training programs and internal opportunities for 1:1 coaching

BOUNCE BACK:

  • Company support and flexibility through all professional and personal development
  • Generous PTO package, National Holiday closures, Summer Fridays, Parental Leave, and more!

RESPECT PEOPLE, PRIVACY, IDEAS:

  • Proud to be an equal opportunity and safe workplace
  • Strongly committed to equal employment opportunities for all races, colors, ancestries, national origins, marital statuses, age, citizenship, disabilities, genders or gender identities, or Veteran status