Office Manager, UK

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Fastned is a network of over 300 ultra-fast charging stations across Europe, enabling electric vehicle drivers to recharge with 100% renewable energy. Our goal: Build a network of 1000 fast-charging stations at prime locations in Europe where all electric vehicles can recharge. We find, build, operate, and maintain our own stations, and for that, we need motivated individuals ready to go the extra mile!

Your role

Fastned UK is growing; we have a beautiful office in central London located in the vibrant Shoreditch area and a team that is expanding daily. Due to our growth in the UK, we are looking for a part-time (3-days per week) Office Manager to bring this lovely office to life! Your role will be to:

• Manage the London office to ensure an organised, fun, and safe working environment
• Support the Country Manager and other line managers with welcoming new joiners, from arranging new equipment, tour of the office and systems
• Be the point of contact for the landlord on any facilities and infrastructures needs
• Manage/arrange daily lunches and any other vendors relating to the UK office
• Assist with administrative tasks such as invoicing and record keeping
• Manage the orders for office supplies such as stationery and groceries
• Organise and manage internal events and travel arrangements for people visiting the office
• Promote a culture that encourages collaboration and contribute to everyone's happiness working together!
• Liaise and align with the supergroup of office managers in Fastned's other countries

Who we are looking for

In order to be successful in this role, you will have a knack for making the office a fun and welcoming place, with strong communication and people skills. If you're friendly, proactive, and love to bring a touch of creativity to your work, you'll fit right in. We need someone who can juggle tasks, think on their feet, and add a bit of sparkle to our daily office life. We're also seeking someone with the following skills;

• Experienced managing a small/medium sized office or events
• Super-organised to maintain office supplies, manage budgets, and coordinate with various vendors and service providers
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive and problem-solving mindset, able to handle multiple tasks and priorities effectively
• A friendly and approachable demeanour, making the office a welcoming environment for all employees and visitors
• The ability to work independently and take initiative, while also being a strong team player
• Proficiency in office software and tools, such as Google Workspace
• Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• A creative touch to enhance office décor and contribute to a vibrant and inspiring workplace atmosphere
• Fluent in English
• A passion for sustainability and electric mobility

Join us in building a better future

We work hard to change the world, but we don't forget to recognise & celebrate our successes, big and small. We value work-life balance, offer you real work flexibility, and have family-friendly policies in place. We have an inclusive work environment and love authentic people, so don't try to fit in because we like you for who you are!

• Stock option plan: we believe in shared value creation
• A training and development budget of £2,600 per year per employee, because development and training are important to us and our sector offers endless opportunities
• Daily commuting costs reimbursed
• Daily vegetarian lunches, snacks, and drinks provided at our office location
• A paid pension plan, fully covered by Fastned!
• The opportunity to work from our other offices in Amsterdam, Cologne, Ghent, Paris, London, and Zurich, with reimbursement for work-related travel expenses
• In addition to fun events year-round, we throw notorious Christmas parties and organise an amazing yearly trip abroad with all employees
• Other perks include flexible working hours, full travel compensation, and the working gear of your choice.

Interested? Apply today!

We would love to have a conversation with you! Apply now, send us your CV, and explain in your motivation letter why you're excited about joining our mission to provide freedom to electric drivers and speed up the energy transition. The recruitment process consists of the following stages:

• A first video call with one of our recruiters to find out more about Fastned & our company culture;
• A video interview with the Country Manager for UK&I and Sustainability & Office Coordinator to deep dive into the role;
• An in-person interview in our London office with our Country Manager and team members.

Fastned stands for equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, neurodiversity, disabilities, parental status, or any other protected characteristic that makes you unique.