Overview

Office Manager / PA to Directors Job in Purley, Surrey

Location: Purley, Surrey (Office Based)
Salary: Circa £45,000 DOE
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm

Office Manager / PA to Directors Job in Surrey

Are you an experienced Office Manager with strong PA or Executive Assistant skills who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems, and keeping a busy office running smoothly?

We’re recruiting for an Office Manager / PA to Directors to join a creative design and packaging studio in Purley. This is a varied role combining office management, facilities coordination, executive support, health & safety, supplier management, and office administration.

Supporting senior leadership and managing the day-to-day operations of a busy studio environment, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the business runs efficiently while providing high-level support to the Directors.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary circa £45,000 depending on experience
• Monday to Friday working hours
• Supported by a Part-Time Office Assistant
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership
• Varied role covering operations, facilities, and executive support
• Collaborative and creative working environment

Key Responsibilities

Office Management & Operations

• Oversee the smooth day-to-day running of the office
• Manage reception, meeting rooms, visitors, and office services
• Coordinate office supplies, stock, catering, cleaning, and facilities
• Organise internal events and team activities
• Maintain a professional and welcoming office environment

Facilities & Health & Safety

• Manage office maintenance, contractors, suppliers, and landlord relationships
• Coordinate building services, security systems, and office infrastructure
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations
• Maintain risk assessments, policies, and compliance documentation
• Act as Fire Marshal and First Aider (training can be provided if required)

Executive Support

• Provide PA support to Directors including diary, travel, and meeting management
• Assist with research, reporting, and business administration
• Support ad-hoc projects and executive requests
• Coordinate property-related administration when required

Finance & Administration

• Raise purchase orders and process supplier invoices
• Assist with expense management and credit card reconciliations
• Support budgeting, cost tracking, and office expenditure monitoring

IT & Systems Coordination

• Coordinate IT equipment, user access, and onboarding/offboarding
• Liaise with external IT providers to resolve issues
• Maintain software licences and office asset records

About You

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in Office Management, Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Studio Manager, or Office Operations roles
• Experience supporting senior leaders and managing office operations
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Confident managing suppliers, facilities, and business administration
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Proactive, hands-on, and able to work independently
• Experience within a creative agency, design studio, or professional services environment would be advantageous

Apply Now

If you’re looking for an Office Manager Job in Surrey or a PA to Directors role where you can take ownership of office operations while supporting senior leadership, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to join a creative and collaborative business where your contribution will be highly valued.

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