Office Manager - West

The Office Manager is responsible for the smooth running of the Egypt office premises and carrying out of the administrative functions of the company. This is a wide-ranging and responsible role requiring strong administrative, IT, organisational and communication skills and a ‘can-do’ attitude.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for visitors and manage phone inquiries.

• Manage all office correspondence, including email distribution and follow-up on important communication.

• Organize meeting room bookings, ensure rooms are properly equipped, and maintain a clean, presentable environment.

• Track and order office stationary, pantry supplies, and coordinate maintenance of office equipment and furniture.

• Handle parking logistics, including updating the office parking log and arranging visitor access.

• Oversee health and safety compliance, including regular equipment checks, and ensure office cleanliness and organization.

• Manage relationships with vendors and service providers, negotiating contracts and pricing to optimize cost efficiencies.

• Maintain petty cash and handle supplier payments in coordination with the Finance department.

• Arrange business travel for staff, including flights, hotels, and visas, and manage courier services as needed.

• Assist with onboarding new hires, coordinating their workstations, travel, and parking/ Building access cards.

• Plan employee engagement activities and assist with event logistics, such as catering and setup for board meetings or office events.

• Keep track of employee milestones, such as birthdays or farewells, and organize special orders with HR as required.

• Create and edit documents, presentations, and reports using Word and PowerPoint, ensuring high-quality design.

• Coordinate with IT and HR to manage office access codes and security protocols.

• Conduct storeroom audits, organize document disposal, and ensure that storage areas remain tidy.

• Act as a support to all department heads, assisting with any administrative tasks assigned to ensure smooth departmental operations.

• Manage ad-hoc projects and provide additional support for various departments when required.

Step in to manage the responsibilities of office assistants during their absence.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Fluent English speaker.

• Maximum 4-7 years relevant office experience / general office administration

• Highly computer literate in all Microsoft office application (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)

• Able to evaluate the IT needs of the office and communicate with Savills IT central team

• Strong communication and customer service skills

• Presentable and confident demeanour

• Experience of managing and maintaining database systems and record keeping systems

• Preferably experience of managing external contracts/ liaising with suppliers

• Sound experience of organising corporate events (e.g. sourcing and booking of venues)