HR & Office Manager

HR & Office Manager (Part-Time) 📍 Ampthill, Bedfordshire (Hybrid) 💰 Up to £40,000 pro-rata 🕒 Part-Time | 2–3 Days Per Week 🏢 Office-based 2 days per week with flexibility on start/finish times Octagon Group is a growing Tech & Engineering recruitment business with offices in Ampthill, Bedfordshire with a collaborative team of 15 employees. We’re looking for an organised, proactive, and people-focused HR & Office Manager to support the day-to-day running of the business. This is a varied position combining HR, office management, onboarding, employee support, operations, and team coordination within a flexible and friendly environment. The Role You’ll play a key role in supporting both the people and operational side of the business, helping ensure the office runs smoothly while maintaining professional HR processes and employee support. Key Responsibilities * Draft contracts, offer letters, and employee documentation * Update company handbooks, HR policies, and procedures * Manage onboarding and off-boarding processes * Handle employee queries and support HR-related matters * Maintain HR systems and records (currently using Breathe HR) * Support document and property management across the business * Coordinate IT equipment, laptops, and employee setup * Oversee office operations, suppliers, and internal administration * Organise company socials, events, and team activities * Support a positive, collaborative, and well-organised office culture What We’re Looking For * Previous experience within HR, Office Management, or People Operations * HR qualification or relevant HR certification preferred * Strong organisational and administrative skills * Comfortable managing confidential employee information * Good IT skills and confidence using HR software and internal systems * Positive, approachable, and proactive attitude * Someone who enjoys variety and taking ownership within a growing business Why Join Octagon? * Flexible working hours around personal commitments * Friendly and supportive team culture * Varied role with genuine autonomy and responsibility * Opportunity to shape internal processes and operations * Growing international business within the tech & engineering sector * Regular team socials and collaborative working environment If you’re looking for a flexible part-time role where you can make a real impact across HR, operations, and office management, we’d love to hear from you