Office Manager

The Office Manager sits at the heart of Bow Arts’ operations, acting as the key link between departments and leading on HR, governance, IT and administration. This is a hands-on and varied role with real scope to shape and improve the systems that support the organisation.

You will oversee the full spectrum of business administration, managing the day-to-day running of the office, supporting senior leadership, and coordinating cross-departmental activity. This includes ensuring policies and procedures are current, effective and embedded across the organisation. You will also act as the primary administrative support to the Board of Trustees, including organising meetings, preparing papers and taking minutes.

The role involves working closely with colleagues across all departments to ensure the smooth running of operations. You will lead on HR processes including recruitment, induction, staff records and payroll coordination, as well as maintaining relationships with external suppliers such as IT support and service providers. You will also support governance requirements, including statutory reporting and policy development.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on problem-solving, enjoys building efficient systems and takes pride in enabling a busy team to deliver its best. You will need to be highly organised, proactive and confident managing a varied workload.

Bow Arts is a friendly and fast-paced organisation with a team of 29 staff based at our Bow Road office.

Salary: £32,523
Benefits: 25 days holiday, Cycle Loan Scheme, Tech Loan Scheme, Season Ticket Loan Scheme, Workplace Pension, Access to Work Mental Health Support, and staff socials.