Office managers are required to supervise and organise IT tasks and administrative activities inside an office, ensuring all processes run smoothly, including payroll systems, budgets, timesheets, etc. They are responsible for coordinating different departments inside a company. These managers have job placements in different environments, including public services, commerce, central and local government, and industry.

Office managers usually perform many of the following tasks:
• Arranging meetings.
• Discussing problems with other members of the company.
• Reviewing safety policies of the company.
• Organising programmes for new joiners.
• Writing reports to staff.

• Being able to stay calm under stressful situations.
• Being diplomatic and tactful.
• Having good written and spoken communication abilities.
• Being able to do different tasks at the same time.
• Having interpersonal skills.
• Being reliable and trustworthy.
• Being able to work with a team.
• Having good problem solving abilities.
• Having IT skills.
• Being self motivated and proactive.

Office sector is an open area for graduates from different subjects including IT, business, and management. There are specific Higher National Diplomas, degrees, and foundation degrees for this sector such as public administration, human resource management, computing and information technology, business administration, and management.

Some employers do not require specific qualifications for job placements. They value background skills and experience, including GCSE’s in Math and English.