Office Manager - Rotterdam

Gisteren, 16:08

Maccreanor Lavington is a multi-award-winning, design-led architecture and urbanism practice with offices in Rotterdam and London. We pride ourselves on shaping places where all can thrive, and our work spans the design and delivery of whole city masterplans to single storey dwellings. Although we work in many sectors we have a particular interest in urban design, residential, and education architecture.

We currently have an opportunity for an Office Manager to join our Rotterdam team where your priority will be to foster a friendly, inclusive, and professional environment to support our people and culture. You'll be the first point of contact for all colleagues and visitors and will ensure that they experience the office and all dealings with us, positively. Ultimately you will be responsible for the smooth running of the office, creating a workplace where we can do our best work and thrive. Key Responsibilities

You will have responsibility for supporting various operational activities including Human Resources and Finance. Key elements of this role are the seamless coordination of essential administrative processes and maintaining company compliance with legal requirements to minimise risk and create space for efficient working. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Qualifications

A qualification in a related field including business, administration or HR is preferred but not essential
Dutch language proficiency

Experience

3+ years working in an office administration or manager position
Previous experience working with and supporting management and leadership teams is desirable.
Previous experience working in a professional creative environment such as Architecture – is desirable but not essential.

Knowledge

Understanding of Dutch Labor laws and HR best practice
Microsoft Office is essential, HRIS systems and accounting software is desirable
Working knowledge of Arbowet and including RI&E processes

Competency

Cultural Sensitivity: Committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace culture
Initiative: Self-starter who anticipates needs and takes ownership of responsibilities
Team building skills: Ability to support bringing people together and work well in a team environment
Organisation & Planning: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and maintain attention to detail
Communication: Clear, confident, and professional communicator with strong interpersonal skills
Problem Solving: Pro-active and resourceful, able to approach, investigate and resolve issues, with support when required.
Discretion & Integrity: Handles confidential and sensitive information with confidentiality
Collaboration: Works effectively with business and project teams and external partners

Benefits
We work under the CAO for Architecture firms and the salary and benefit structure offered is in accordance with the collective agreement. Details of which are available upon request.

We offer opportunity for learning, development, training aligned with the role.