Office Manager (m/f/d) (parttime)

 

About the job 

As an Office manager, you are the pivotal force that keeps our vibrant, international office running smoothly! As an organized, proactive, and charismatic professional, you will join our modern, growing team. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and love being the go-to person who makes things happen, this varied role is for you. 

You will be the welcoming face of our company and the organizational mastermind behind the scenes, ensuring a seamless experience for colleagues and visitors alike. 

This is a part-time position (20 hours per week), offering flexibility while playing a key role in the day-to-day success of our office. 

 

Key Responsibilities include: 

• Be the Heart of the Office: Serve as the first point of contact for visitors, employees, and external partners. Act as the key liaison with our co-working space to coordinate employee access, visitor arrangements, meeting room bookings, courier and postal services, and day-to-day workplace needs.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee daily office operations, proactively manage inventory levels and office supplies, place and track orders, handle expenses, coordinate facility-related contracts and maintenance interventions, and ensure the workspace remains professional, functional, and welcoming at all times.
• Travel Arrangements: Coordinate end-to-end business travel, including flights, accommodation, ground transportation, and itinerary management.
• Financial Administration Support: Support day-to-day financial administration, including processing expense reports, tracking expenditures against budget, and coordinating with external suppliers and service providers.
• Event Coordination: Plan and organize internal meetings, team events, and company activities, ensuring seamless execution and a positive employee experience. 
• Onboarding Support: Be the first face to greet our new joiners on their first day and help them get started on their learning journey.

 

Your interest and skills 

• A proactive professional with a relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; a background in office management, hospitality, business administration, or workplace operations is a plus.
• 2-3 years of experience in office management, workplace operations, or a similar administrative role.
• Previous experience in a fast-paced technology, scale-up, or startup environment is an advantage.
• Fluent communication skills in both Dutch and English, with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization. 
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills, with a proactive, detail-oriented approach to managing multiple priorities, projects, and operational challenges effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) and experience using collaboration and productivity tools such as Microsoft Teams.
• Experience managing suppliers, vendors, and workplace service providers, with strong follow-through and stakeholder management skills.
• A customer-service mindset and a genuine passion for creating an exceptional workplace and employee experience.
• High levels of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential and sensitive information.  

 

What We Offer:

We would like to welcome you to an international and multicultural company that has been operating for over 30 years and is doubling in size every 5 years. Growth is our middle name, while we strongly adhere to our horizontal and open company culture.  

At Sofico, we believe great ideas often start with a good cup of coffee. Of course, water and other refreshments are always available too. Beyond work, we place great value on connecting as a team through a variety of social events, including after-work drinks, BBQs, family days, company weekends or a walking dinner with the whole company.

You will work from our modern, state-of-the-art office, which is easily accessible. In return for your dedication and contributions, we offer an extensive salary package.