Office managers essentially ensure the smooth running of an office on a day-to-day basis and may manage a team of administrative or support staff. Responsibilities typically include:

• organizing meetings and managing databases
• booking transport and accommodation
• organizing company events or conferences
• ordering stationery and furniture
• dealing with correspondence, complaints and queries
• preparing letters, presentations and reports
• supervising and monitoring the work of administrative staff
• managing office budgets
• liaising with staff, suppliers and clients
• implementing and maintaining procedures/office administrative systems
• delegating tasks to junior employees
• organizing introduction for new employees
• ensuring that health and safety policies are up to date
• using a range of software packages