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Cardiff is one of the UK's fastest-growing commercial cities — and right at its business heart, in the CF10 postcode, a highly regarded organisation is searching for an experienced, driven Office Manager to lead their administrative operations with confidence and flair. This is not a background role. It is a position of genuine influence, where your leadership will directly shape how efficiently and professionally the workplace functions every single day.
Sourced and managed by Recruiting Today — a specialist UK recruitment agency known for placing high-calibre professionals at speed — this opportunity is open to candidates who are ready to lead. Whether you've managed a busy professional services environment, a corporate office, or a growing SME, your organisational skills and people-first approach will find a home here.
The salary package ranges from £30,000 to £38,000 per annum, commensurate with experience — well above the UK National Living Wage and reflective of the seniority of the position. This is a full-time, permanent contract with an immediate start available for the right candidate.
Your Key Responsibilities as Office Manager
What you'll own, lead and deliver in this role every day.
As Office Manager, you will be the central pillar of operational excellence. You will oversee day-to-day office administration, manage a small but dedicated support team, liaise directly with senior leadership, and ensure that every process — from supplier contracts to onboarding workflows — runs without friction. The company values proactive, solutions-oriented thinkers who take pride in the standards they uphold.
- 🏢 Office Operations Management — Oversee the smooth running of all administrative functions, facilities coordination, and day-to-day operational workflows across the Cardiff office.
- 👥 Team Leadership & Line Management — Supervise, support, and develop a team of administrative staff, conducting regular one-to-ones, managing rotas, and driving performance in line with company objectives.
- 📊 Budget & Supplier Management — Take ownership of the office budget, manage procurement and vendor relationships, and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising on quality or service delivery.
- 📋 Policy, Compliance & HR Administration — Maintain office policies, support onboarding and offboarding processes, and ensure the business operates in full compliance with current employment and health & safety legislation — as guided by resources such as ACAS.
- 📅 Executive & Diary Support — Provide high-level support to the senior leadership team, including scheduling, correspondence management, board meeting preparation, and confidential document handling.
- 🔧 IT, Systems & Process Improvement — Liaise with IT suppliers to ensure all systems are maintained, champion process improvements across the team, and implement new tools and procedures that increase overall efficiency.
Skills & Experience We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will bring a blend of operational authority and people-centred leadership.
We are looking for professionals who combine proven office management experience with a genuine passion for building well-run, motivated teams. Relevant qualifications — such as a Level 4 or 5 management certificate from the CIPD or an equivalent body — are advantageous but not mandatory. What matters most is demonstrable experience, commercial awareness, and the ability to inspire confidence.
✅ Essential Requirements
- ▸ Minimum 3 years in an Office Manager or senior administrative role
- ▸ Proven experience managing and developing a team
- ▸ Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- ▸ Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- ▸ Confident handling of budgets, supplier negotiations, and facilities oversight
- ▸ Strong organisational and multi-tasking capabilities
⭐ Desirable Attributes
- ▸ CIPD Level 3+ qualification or equivalent management certification
- ▸ Experience within a professional services, legal, or finance environment
- ▸ Familiarity with HR software and absence management systems
- ▸ Welsh language skills (desirable, not essential)
- ▸ Prior exposure to ISO or quality management frameworks
- ▸ Experience leading office relocations or workspace transformation projects
What's In It For You — Benefits & Package
A compensation package built for professionals who lead.
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Ready to Step Up? Apply for the Office Manager Role in Cardiff Today
This Office Manager vacancy in Cardiff CF10 is a rare chance to join a well-regarded organisation and make a lasting mark on its operational culture. If you are a capable, ambitious, and people-focused administrator who is ready to lead — not just support — then this position was designed with you in mind.
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