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As an office manager, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of an office, using your financial, administrative and managerial skills. Find out what it’s like to work as an office manager, what skills you’ll need and what you should study to qualify.
The beauty of working as an office manager is that you can do this role across a wide range of industries within the private, public or charity sectors. This means you can choose the industry that interests you most. Plus, you’ll have the choice of working for a small or large organisation, working individually or as part of a team.
This role is vital to make sure businesses operate as efficiently as possible. For example, you might be ordering stationery and equipment, organising company events, managing budgets, and booking transport and accommodation for employees. These are all fundamental tasks that help make everyone’s lives much easier. Without this role, the business would struggle to function.
Daily tasks will vary but could involve:
The average salary for an office manager in the UK is £33,800.
Office managers don’t usually travel for work but they might work between several sites if the company has more than one office.
Generally, office managers work from an office but may be given the choice to work from home or a mix of the two.
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