London, UK
Office manager
at Goldfinger
Goldfinger is seeking an office manager to join its team in London.
About Goldfinger
We are Goldfinger – we design for good.
Goldfinger crafts quality bespoke furniture and homewares from reclaimed and sustainable materials. We are an award-winning social enterprise working for the good of people and the planet. Our team’s craftsmanship is proudly on display at some of the UK’s leading names: John Lewis, Gail’s Bakery, Tom Dixon, Whistles, Leon and Inhabit Hotels. Our excellent artisans and apprentices also design and craft for private residents and in collaboration with celebrated interior designers and architects.
Positive social impact
Every penny of profit supports our charitable programmes for marginalised individuals from our community through our Goldfinger Academy and People’s Kitchen programmes. We firmly believe in the positive mental health benefits of making and using one’s hands. That’s why Goldfinger Academy also offers community craft courses, workshops and corporate away-days. Goldfinger supports its community through its people’s kitchen, delivering hot meals and doorstep chats to vulnerable and isolated North Kensington residents.
For more information, please visit: https://www.goldfinger.design/
Reports to: CEO
Direct reports: finance controller, consultants i.e. accountant, fundraising, HR, legal
Working pattern: full-time, flexible working considered
Salary: £30-35k FTE, depending on experience
Location: flexible- remote and shop-office based (min. one to two days a week in the office)
The perks of working at Goldfinger:
- become part of a personable, visionary team creating huge positive impact on a daily basis
- professional development opportunities including our monthly digital learning programme
- staff discount across our sustainable design shop and academy classes
- staff discount in our on-site Sicillian cafe, Panella, known for its excellent coffee, delicious Sicilian dishes and vibrant community spirit
- unique working environment, based at the foot of the iconic Trellick Tower, on Golborne Road and a stone’s throw from Portobello road
- competitive salaries with room for growth
- the company is open to the possibility of offering share options in the future for this role
- flexible working
- regular social events
- volunteer opportunities including delivering meals for our community via people’s kitchen: to your door
Job description
Overview
The office manager is the engine room of Goldfinger: a central role that combines day-to-day management of the core operational functions of the organisation with the sound delivery of our social mission. This fast-paced, varied role is a unique opportunity for a strategic and compassionate individual to have a huge social impact, alongside overseeing our small but mighty team of ten.
Operational responsibilities include: office, finance and HR management, HSSE and legal compliance, risk management and first point of contact for all customers, clients and general enquiries.
Community responsibilities include: fundraising, partnership building and overseeing the coordination and delivery of the learning, community and volunteer-led programmes.
Please see full job description here
Person specification
Essential:
- general management or high-level office management experience
- financial management experience, including preparation of reports and budgets, and cashflow management
- HR and line management experience
- proven analytical, numerical and IT skills
- attention to detail
- excellent written and verbal communication skills
- ability to connect with multiple staff, stakeholders and beneficiaries
- ability to manage a varied work-load with competing priorities
- strategically minded
- resourceful and adaptable
- empathetic and supportive
- a commitment to sustainability and positive social impact
- interest in design, making and sustainable furniture
Desirable:
- experience of working in the design industry
- experience of working within the charitable/not for profit sector
- experience of writing fundraising bids
- experience with using multiple software packages (Gsuite, Xero, Shopify, Podio)
To apply
Please email your CV, a cover letter (no more than two sides) outlining how you meet the person specification, and a two minute video introducing yourself and explaining why you would be suited to the role. See submission details on the full job description.
Reference ID: general manager
Application deadline: 16/05/2021