Office Manager (Part-Time)

About Sorores

Sorores is a London-based team specialising in branded residential, high-end real estate and hospitality development with projects worldwide. Our in-house team provides full consultancy, creative and marketing services to shape and deliver strategies that balance aesthetic quality, guest experience and commercial success, from vision to launch and beyond.

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive part-time Office Manager to support the day-to-day running of our office. This is primarily an office-based position but we can be flexible on how the hours are structured, whether as one full day per week or split across two shorter days.

This is a hands-on role that sits at the heart of our operations, ensuring the office runs smoothly and efficiently. It's ideal for someone who enjoys creating order, managing details, and providing practical support that enables a small team to perform at its best.

You will take ownership of office operations, supplier management, equipment and software administration, and budget oversight, ensuring the team has everything they need to work effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Budget Management

• Manage the office budget, ensuring the team has the tools, equipment, and resources required for effective project delivery.
• Monitor office expenditure, track costs against budget, and proactively identify any variances.

Equipment, Leases & Licences

• Manage company equipment leases, software licences, and service contracts, maintaining accurate records and renewal schedules.
• Proactively review and renegotiate contracts to secure the best value for the business.
• Coordinate the setup of laptops, software accounts, and access permissions for new starters, ensuring everything is in place before their first day.
• Conduct regular reviews of software subscriptions and licences to ensure they remain necessary and cost-effective.
• Liaise with external IT providers to resolve issues and maintain company hardware, software, and security systems.
• Maintain accurate asset registers and ensure all equipment is appropriately allocated, maintained, and accounted for.
• Coordinate office maintenance, repairs, furniture purchases, and equipment procurement as required.

Office & Supplier Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for all office-related matters.
• Manage relationships with external suppliers and service providers, including IT support, internet providers, cleaners, and building landlord.
• Oversee office facilities, ensuring the workspace remains organised, well-maintained, and fully operational.
• Manage inventory and coordinate regular orders of office supplies and refreshments.
• Support to EA of CEO if required 

What We're Looking For

This role would suit someone who genuinely enjoys administration and takes pride in keeping things organised, efficient, and running smoothly.

Experience Required:

• Have at least 4 years' experience in an office management, administration, or operations role
• Be exceptionally organised, with excellent attention to detail.
• Be proactive, reliable, and comfortable working independently.
• Have strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Possess excellent relationship-management skills 
• Be confident liaising with suppliers, service providers, and colleagues at all levels.