About this role
Aurora has an exciting opportunity to join our fast paced, growing company as the Office Manager based in Cape Town. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the smooth and efficient running of the office, providing strong and reliable support to company operations and delivering operational excellence. This role is key to ensuring a well-functioning workplace, supporting employees and fostering a positive office environment. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be confident dealing with individuals at all levels with sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy. You will be able to remain calm under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and demonstrate a pro-active approach to planning, delegating and prioritizing work. The role formally reports into the Head of Business Infrastructure and Operations, EMEA and sits within the wider Core department, comprising of the Business Infrastructure and Operations, People & Culture, Finance and Legal teams. To be successful in this role, you must be able to think bigger picture but at the same time you are not afraid to roll your sleeves up and get involved in the day-to-day operational work. In addition, you will need to be organised, efficient and have great attention to detail. Due to the nature of this role, the position requires on-site presence five days per week, with flexibility to review this working pattern in future. Act as the main point of contact for all office-related queries Oversee the day-to-day running of the office to ensure a smooth and efficient working environment Manage all aspects of the office’s space/infrastructure planning (including but not limited to office moves & desk/workstation layout) providing solutions as needed Ensure compliance with local health & safety regulations and company policies Act as a representative of Core in the local office, supporting with central processes, with the ability to triage and refer queries to relevant Core departments for specialist attention Identify and fulfil office supply & equipment needs, cultivating and managing supplier relationships Manage and report on budget for local office activities and purchasing Provide administrative support to the local office, senior management and wider BIO team as needed, including but not limited to scheduling appointments, meetings, booking travel, printing and shipping packages Define & maintain local office policies in line with company procedures