Office Manager

An operations-focused role that can overlap with executive assistance but typically owns the workplace, vendors, systems and employee experience more broadly.

Written and reviewed by Kristy McLeodLast reviewed 24 September 2026Report a correction

Role purpose

What the organisation is really buying

Create a safe, reliable and well-run operating environment while supporting leaders and teams with practical business infrastructure.

Core responsibilities

Facilities and vendor management
Workplace policies and onboarding
Budgets, events and office systems
Selected executive support

Evidence that proves readiness

A measurable workplace improvement
Vendor or budget outcome
Incident or change handled calmly

Challenges and red flags

Being the default owner of every office problem
Under-resourcing
EA and facilities work competing for time

Common environments

Where this role appears

TechnologyProfessional servicesPropertyNonprofit

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Progression map

Where the evidence can lead

Business Operations Manager

Executive Office Manager

People Operations

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