Office Manager

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As an office manager, you will work closely with all departments within an organisation. Your responsibilities include:

• Record office expenditure and manage the budget
• Organise the office layout and maintain supplies of stationery and equipment
• Manage online and paper filing systems
• Develop and implement new administrative systems
• Support staff career development
• Carry out staff appraisals and measure performance
• Establish policies and procedures for staff
• Ensure adequate staff levels to cover absences and peaks in workload
• Write reports for senior management and deliver presentations
• Deal with staff recruitment

There are several routes to becoming an office manager. You could do a university course, college course, an apprenticeship, on‑the‑job training or apply to an employer directly. Many employers value enthusiasm, willingness to learn and the ability to follow instructions.

University: A degree in business management, human resource management, public administration or business administration is particularly useful. After completing studies, you could apply for a trainee position or enter a company’s graduate scheme.

College/Training Provider:
While there is no specific college course for office management, related courses provide the necessary skills.

Traineeship:
For those aged 16‑24, a traineeship (2 weeks–6 months) offers work experience in the role.

Apprenticeship: A business administration higher apprenticeship typically lasts 18 months and can be a good entry into the construction industry. Apprenticeships are open to anyone over 16.

• Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration
• T Level in Management and Administration
• Business Administration Higher Apprenticeship
• SVQ in Business and Administration
• Degree in:
  • Business Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Public Administration

• Excellent organisational skills
• Adaptability
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem‑solving
• Communication, negotiation and relationship‑building skills
• Administration skills
• Business management
• Teamwork
• Competence with computer and main software packages

• Newly trained office managers can start at £25,000
• With experience, office managers can earn up to £53,000*