Office & Facilities Manager (50%) - SEM59654

We are currently looking on behalf of one of our important clients for an Office & Facilities Manager in Zurich Canton. This role is on a contracting basis for 12 months with the possibility of extension.

Your Role:

• Hold responsibility for the Management & Operations of an office environment (approx. 25 employees), ensuring it is clean, safe, productive, & well-maintained.
• Oversee company facilities, coordinate maintenance & repairs, manage vendors & ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations.
• Manage day-to-day office operations, including office supplies, mail & equipment.
• Implement office policies & procedures.
• Coordinate with an IT department on all office equipment.
• Oversee company car administration.
• Plan & manage facility central services such as reception, security, cleaning, waste disposal & parking.
• Manage contract & price negotiations with office vendors, service providers & office lease.
• Oversee the facilities & grounds to protect property & personnel against potential risks.
• Inspect equipment to ascertain if tampering has occurred & reports irregularities.
• Clear out & destroy an archive (old folders, etc.) that no longer needs to be kept.
• Provide support with tenders – supplement documents, obtain information, etc.

Your Skills & Profile:

• Proven experience as an Office Manager or Front Office Manager.
• A good knowledge of office administrator responsibilities, systems & procedures.
• Familiar with the basic principles of facility management.
• Proficient in MS Office (particularly MS Excel & MS Outlook).

Your Profile:

• Completed Higher Education, ideally focused on Business Administration, Facilities Management, or similar.
• A high level of drive, accountability & responsibility.
• Collaborative, confident, assertive, proactive, resilient, adaptable & positive.
• Excellent time management, organizational & planning skills & very proficient in multi-tasking & prioritizing work within fast-paced environments.
• Fluent German language skills (spoken & written to at least C1 Level) & business proficient English are mandatory requirements. Any French & Italian skills are advantageous.