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
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Draft contracts, offer letters, and employee documentation
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Update company handbooks, HR policies, and procedures
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Manage onboarding and off-boarding processes
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Handle employee queries and support HR-related matters
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Maintain HR systems and records (currently using Breathe HR)
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Support document and property management across the business
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Coordinate IT equipment, laptops, and employee setup
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Oversee office operations, suppliers, and internal administration
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Organise company socials, events, and team activities
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Support a positive, collaborative, and well-organised office culture
What We’re Looking For
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Previous experience within HR, Office Management, or People Operations
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HR qualification or relevant HR certification preferred
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Strong organisational and administrative skills
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Comfortable managing confidential employee information
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Good IT skills and confidence using HR software and internal systems
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Positive, approachable, and proactive attitude
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Someone who enjoys variety and taking ownership within a growing business
Why Join Octagon?
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Flexible working hours around personal commitments
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Friendly and supportive team culture
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Varied role with genuine autonomy and responsibility
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Opportunity to shape internal processes and operations
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Growing international business within the tech & engineering sector
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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