Office Manager

Animen; City of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An animation design company in London seeks a friendly Office Manager to ensure efficient office operations. This role requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to remain organized under pressure. Responsibilities include being the first point of contact for visitors and handling departmental finances. The company offers a competitive salary of £40,000-£42,000, with generous benefits including a holiday allowance and health plans.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cashplan

Performance-related pay

Access to interest-free loans

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Ability to stay calm and well-organised under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for visitors.
• Ensure the efficient running of the office and all meetings.
• Handle departmental invoices and assist with budget reporting.
• Provide secretarial support for the Head of External Affairs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Office Manager – Shanghai Hippo Animation Design Company, London

Salary: £40,000-£42,000 per annum, dependent on skills and experience

Location: Westminster, London

Working Hours: 35 hours per week, 8:00-16:00 with flexibility as required

Contract Type: 12-month fixed‑term contract (maternity cover)

We are seeking a friendly, enthusiastic Office Manager with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to join our busy London office. You will be able to stay calm and well‑organised under pressure and have excellent attention to detail.

About The Role

• Serve as the first point of contact for visitors, including senior internal, external and political stakeholders.
• Ensure the efficient running of the office and all meetings taking place.
• Handle departmental invoices and support the Head of External Affairs with budget reporting.
• Provide secretarial support for the Head of External Affairs and the External Affairs team.

Who are we?

The National Farmers Union (NFU) is the biggest farming organisation in the UK. The NFU represents more than 44,000 farming and growing businesses. Our purpose is to champion British agriculture and horticulture, to campaign for a stable and sustainable future for British farmers and to secure the best possible deal for our members.

The NFU External Affairs Team works proactively with teams across the NFU, as well as our members, to promote the interests of farmers within government, parliament and with other key stakeholders. Our aim is to build on the excellent networks the NFU has established over many years and help to create further support for our broad political agenda.

Why choose us?

You’ll find an organisation that encourages and enables you to achieve your full potential. In return you will be rewarded with a full range of benefits.

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance (starting at 25 days a year + Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days pro rata with length of service), plus 1 annual Christmas company day.
• Option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave.
• Company‑funded health Cashplan.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave.
• Performance‑related pay.
• Competitive pension and life assurance.
• Access to interest‑free loans for cars, bikes, season tickets and driving lessons.
• Employee Assistance programme to help you deal with life’s challenges.
• Discounts on a range of new vehicles, holiday rentals, wellbeing and lifestyle and many more.
• Attractive, modern office in central London.

Join us

We’re committed to recruiting a diverse and highly‑talented workforce. We support you by providing extensive learning and development opportunities and building a career that balances professional ambitions with personal commitments, including discussions around agile and flexible work options.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If we decide we’ve found the right person for the role, we reserve the right to withdraw this advert and close applications before the closing date.