Office Manager

About the role

We are looking for a proactive and highly organised Office Manager to lead the day‑to‑day operations of our new Cape Town office. You will work closely with UK leadership to implement best practices, shape the culture and build a high‑performing team from the ground up.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily office operations, ensuring efficient processes, systems and workflows.
• Manage onboarding for new hires and support recruitment coordination to deliver a seamless employee experience.
• Establish and implement office policies aligned with UK operations, including procedures for working hours, hybrid/office attendance and productivity.
• Monitor attendance, working hours and office presence while fostering a culture of accountability, performance and professionalism.
• Act as the primary liaison between the Cape Town office and UK leadership, providing administrative, HR and office‑related support as needed.

Required profile

• Proven experience as an Office Manager, Operations Coordinator or a similar role.
• Experience in a start‑up or scaling environment is highly advantageous.
• Strong organisational and process‑building skills with the ability to work independently.
• Confidence in implementing structure, policies and accountability measures.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage stakeholder relationships.
• High attention to detail and a proactive, problem‑solving mindset.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to build a new international office from the ground up.
• Close collaboration with a dynamic UK‑based leadership team.
• Chance to shape processes, culture and operations.
• Career growth within a scaling global business.