This high-profile publishing house, based in beautiful, modern offices in central London, is looking for an experienced facilities and office manager to join their team helping to re-shape and drive workplaces services to the business.This is a fabulous opportunity to be an integral part of their team with responsibility for office services and maintenance on a day-to-basis as well as supporting internal events, building relationships with key stakeholders and ensuring a vibrant, healthy company culture.Responsibilities will include:Managing, mentoring and developing a small but effective facilities team including assisting with recruitment, identifying training opportunities and facilitating professional development plansManaging office preventative maintenance and repairsDeveloping

and continuously improve office management processes and SLAsMonitoring usage of common areas, meeting rooms, and workspacesCoordinating office layout changes, desk assignments, and expansion plansAdministering the Operations budget: identifying and implementing cost-efficiencies, and (re)negotiating contracts where applicableAssist in managing monthly Health and Safety checks, preventative maintenance, annual insurance audits and contractor reviewsActively assisting with in-house eventsLeading the organisation of the Christmas party and any other functions as required to pre-agreed budgetOverseeing the reception operations and the welcome experienceManage cleaning, maintenance, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, and security contracts and relationshipsNegotiate leases, renewals, and service agreementsMaintain inventory of office supplies, beverages, kitchen items, etc.Health and Safety compliance and conducting appropriate risk assessmentsCoordinate onboarding and offboarding equipment needs for employeesReporting facility-related issues or metrics to senior managementAdministration and renewal of Company insurance policies

We are looking for:Extensive facilities and office management experience within companies of 150 plus staffExperience in coordinating and delivering seamless office eventsTrack record of successful line management and team developmentExcellent written and verbal communications skillsNumerate and accurate, with excellent attention to detailConsistently high customer service orientation, and proven ability to build effective stakeholder relationshipsConfident and decisive, with firm but helpful approach and hands-on team attitudeStrong Microsoft Office skillsOur client is hoping to move quickly and would love to start interviewing potential candidates within the next few days so please apply as soon as possible if this is of interest.At Fourteen People, we are committed to offering equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age or any other protected characteristics. We understand there is still much to be done as we partner with our clients to create and improve robust recruitment processes that will improve diversity equity and inclusion in the workplace.Fourteen People Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy