Office Manager - Real Estate Development (UK)

Our client are seeking an experienced Office Manager to lead the operations of the UK office for a real estate development brand operating at the premium end of the market.

This role is central to creating a high-calibre, investor-ready environment that reflects the brand's global standards. You will be the custodian of office operations, governance, and service excellence, supporting senior leadership, investors, partners, and high-net-worth individuals engaging with the business.

The Role

As Office Manager, you will oversee day-to-day office operations while delivering a high-touch, discreet, and highly professional experience for internal teams and external stakeholders. The UK office acts as a hub for executive meetings, investor discussions, and partner engagement-making this a highly visible and trusted role.

You will work closely with global teams to ensure the office reflects the standards expected of a premium real estate developer.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Managing all aspects of daily office operations, ensuring a professional, investor-ready environment.

• Overseeing front-of-house, reception, meeting rooms, and hospitality to support HNWI, investors, senior executives, and strategic partners.

• Managing facilities, vendors, and service providers including building management, IT, security, and maintenance.

• Ensuring operational readiness across HSE, hygiene, access control, and service quality.

• Managing office financial administration including petty cash, expenses, invoicing, and cost tracking.

• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and operational cost reviews.

• Coordinating onboarding, seating, asset allocation, and travel logistics for local and visiting teams.

• Acting as the local owner of governance, compliance, and UK regulatory requirements.

• Supporting executive visits, investor meetings, partner engagements, and UK-based events.

• Preparing operational updates and reporting for regional and global leadership.

What We're Looking For

• 5-7+ years' experience in office management, operations, or executive support, ideally within:

  • Real estate development or property investment

  • Professional services, investment, or asset management

  • Family offices or premium, executive-led organisations

• Direct experience supporting HNWI, investors, and senior leadership in high-trust environments.

• Strong understanding of UK regulations, facilities management, and vendor ecosystems.

• Proven ability to manage service providers and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Highly organised, detail-driven, and comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-expectation environments.

• Advanced MS Office and digital workflow proficiency.

• A professional, discreet, and service-oriented approach.

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