Office Manager

Office Manager

Manchester

We have a question for you - and it’s something we’re really passionate about. Can you imagine a world in which you can truly love your life and your work? Well, we have some good news – creating that world and making this vision a reality is what we get out of bed for, it’s our north star.  

But what do we really mean when we talk about loving your life and your work? Let’s take a look at the ways in which we help our team members to achieve this – and the ‘how’. 

Deep connections, better outcomes We have deep relationships with over 400 leading technology partners and they love us for our innovative and outcome based approach. Our people are passionate about solving our clients’ problems using the tech that’s the best solution for them. What’s more, we’re there to work side-by-side with our client teams to enable them for success long after we’ve gone. We’re all about momentum that outlasts us. 

Flexibility Life is busy and we appreciate that. We’re often juggling work, family, and personal commitments. We do everything we can to support our people in prioritising what matters to them while also working on high-impact projects that they’ll love.  

People-first Great solutions start with great people. And those great people are at their best when they’re empowered to be their true authentic selves. Through leading with kindness and empathy, and striving for equity, we’re able to create better experiences for our people and our clients. Our culture is central to everything we do - encouraging passion and adventure, adaptiveness, and diversity of thought. Inclusion, diversity and equity is at the top of our agenda, we have created a community where we empower our team to be the best version of themselves. 

Rewards There’s no shying away from it - the compensation and benefits on offer have to be competitive too, right? We know that. That’s why we have a dedicated team working with our leaders to ensure our packages are fair, competitive, and rewarding!  

Take a look at the role below and if something sparks your interest, apply!

Slalom is seeking an Office Specialist to join our Manchester Team. We are looking for an individual with demonstrated professionalism, meticulous attention to detail and creative problem solving. They will understand the importance of the little things and the big differences they make. They will be a key contributor in supporting our Slalom culture and our core values. They will be a key partner in driving of office culture, atmosphere and energy within our busy office.  

Primary areas of responsibility will include managing the day-to-day operations of the office, providing excellent customer service to all visitors, clients, candidates and officemates, and ensuring the maintenance of a pleasant working environment. In addition to these core areas, the Office Coordinator will be integral to the delivery of all Slalom internal events.  

Detailed responsibilities may include any of the following, depending on the needs of the team.  

Office Operations 

• Drive office culture with a creative, fun and inspiring approach to daily operations. 
• Keep all common office areas organised, clean and ready for employees to work. 
• Communicate with the Office manager, property management, employees and vendors regarding facility-related asks and issues. 
• Ensure the office is ready to welcome guests and client teams. 
• Maintain and upkeep all working areas of the office including conference rooms, desks and monitors. 
• Serve as Slalom’s gatekeeper for office inquiries. 
• Work with the OM to ensure high levels of AV support across the needs of the office. 
• Accommodate visitor and employee requests such as conference room setup, printing meeting materials, setup of workshops, catering, etc. 
• Facilitate visitor access (request building badges, guest Wi-Fi, etc.) 
• Greet new hires, candidates, employees, clients and guests in a friendly and helpful manner. 
• Liaise with business leaders, operations teams and departments to be armed with up-to-date information for on-demand questions and requests. 

Internal Events 

Help to deliver Slalom events including: 

• Space readiness
• AV and room set up
• Client greeting
• Administrative events tasks (nametags, supply ordering, etc.) 
• Caterer sourcing and delivery
• Kitchen readiness
• Logistics leading up to event
• Day of operations and execution of event 

Qualifications 

• Attention to detail and a passion for excellent customer service. 
• Strong interpersonal communication skills. 
• Experience in delivery of events. 
• Self-starter with the willingness to take action and find opportunities to support. 
• Strong technology skills, and the proven ability to learn new technologies quickly. 
• Microsoft outlook and MS Teams experience.  
• Experience with office audio / video conference equipment. 

About us - Slalom 

Slalom is a purpose-led, global business and technology consulting company. From strategy to implementation, our approach is fiercely human. In six countries and 45 markets, we deeply understand our customers—and their customers—to deliver practical, end-to-end solutions that drive meaningful impact. Backed by close partnerships with over 400 leading technology providers, our 13,000+ strong team helps people and organisations dream bigger, move faster, and build better tomorrows for all. We’re honoured to be consistently recognised as a great place to work by Glassdoor and being one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For seven years running. 

Since opening our doors in London in 2014, and then the launch of our Manchester office in 2019, it’s been an unforgettable journey. What’s more, we’re at an exciting stage of our growth in the UK and we’re looking for great people who want to be part of that adventure. Our employees are at the heart of delivering impactful and meaningful work for our clients and helping them to reach for and realise their vision. 

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