Hybrid Senior Office Manager – Maternity Cover

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About the role

  • Oversee the internal business operations of the Berlin office, including line management of the Berlin Business Infrastructure & Operations Coordinator and Building & Facilities Officer
  • Oversee office efficiency, physical security measures and health and safety compliance, including ownership of the Health & Safety Committee
  • Manage all aspects of the office’s space/infrastructure planning (including but not limited to office moves and changes to desk/workstation layout) providing solutions as needed
  • Act as a representative of Core functions (People & Culture, Finance, IT, Legal) in the local office, with the ability to triage and refer queries to relevant Core departments for specialist attention and resolution
  • Identify and fulfil office supply needs, cultivating, and managing supplier relationships including contract negotiations
  • People management, including recruitment, leadership, mentoring, training, and performance management of the Berlin business operations team members
  • Keep the Berlin office informed and aligned with the latest policy and process updates, delivering weekly Monday morning updates and emails
  • Development and ongoing management of the Berlin office non-pay budget
  • Oversee office security, leading on reviewing and improving physical security processes and participating in audits
  • Ensure compliance with local regulations and company policies, support the legal department with the timely renewal or implementation of relevant professional insurances for the Berlin office
  • Ongoing management of Government subsidies related to office expansion, including liaison with subsidy grantor, finance team, and external tax advisor
  • Involvement in global and cross departmental projects as required
  • Coordinating internal events as required, such as office-wide strategy day, Christmas party and team socials

Requirements

  • Previous experience in an international company in an operational role, ideally in a professional services industry
  • Relevant experience across multiple operational disciplines, ideally in project management, finance, consulting, start-ups, or other relevant industry track
  • People management experience
  • Attention to detail, excellent coordination, time management and organisational skills
  • The ability to draft correspondence and to produce well-presented reports, guidance, and instructions
  • Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships at all levels
  • Adept at managing a varied workload with the ability to multi-task and re-prioritise in a fast-paced and demanding environment
  • Ability to use initiative, forward think and work under pressure, with a willingness to proactively take on new tasks
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook, MS PowerPoint, Excel & Word
  • Written and spoken fluency in German (C2 level)
  • Proficiency in English (C1 level)

Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Spendit Card
  • BVG Job Ticket
  • Bike Leasing
  • Parental Support
  • Flexibility in working hours

Job title

Senior Office Manager – Maternity Cover

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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