Part Time Office Manager

Job Title: Part-Time Office Manager (3 - 4 Days per Week)

Location: Chelmsford

Hours: Flexible
Pay Rate: £20.50 per hour + Holiday, Pension and Adecco Benefits

Contract: Temporary to Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and organised Office Manager to join our growing team on a part-time basis (3 - 4 days per week). This is a dynamic role suited to a vibrant, driven individual who is passionate about people, HR processes, and supporting business growth.

You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of office operations while contributing to the development and wellbeing of our team.

Key Responsibilities

Office & Operational Support

Manage day-to-day office operations and ensure all systems and processes are running efficiently
Set up and maintain internal systems to support business needs
Take a flexible, hands-on approach and commit to supporting the wider business as required

HR & People Management

Work closely with outsourced HR providers to support HR administration and best practice
Act as a key point of contact for HR-related queries and employee relations matters
Support managers with HR issues and guidance where appropriate

Recruitment & Onboarding

Coordinate onboarding processes for all new starters
Ensure a smooth and welcoming induction experience
Send out training materials and ensure completion of required onboarding tasks

Training & Development

Deliver and coordinate training for new and existing team members
Support the personal development of staff through ongoing learning initiatives
Assist with organising training sessions and development programmes

Performance Management

Support the rollout of appraisal processes and 360 feedback systems
Coordinate performance reviews and ensure timely completion
Work with managers to support team growth and development

Compensation & Benchmarking

Assist with salary benchmarking exercises to ensure competitive and fair pay structures
Support managers with workforce planning and team expansion

About You

Previous experience in an Office Manager, HR, or People-focused role
Strong organisational and communication skills
A positive, energetic, and approachable personality
Comfortable handling confidential information and HR matters
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Passion for people development and creating a positive workplace culture

Why work for Adecco?

Candidate of the month incentives
Boost rewards - discount vouchers and collect points to spend!
Support programmes
Eye Care vouchers
Competitive pension scheme

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

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