📍 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
Salary description
£35000.00 - £40000.00 per year