Office & Engagement Manager - Maternity Cover
Office & Engagement Manager
Fixed term Maternity cover - End November to late June 2024 (“Due to the internal confidential employee information it manages, this role is open to external candidates only.")
About us
Are you looking to join a talented, diverse team, focused on a life-changing mission, at one of Europe’s fastest-growing tech scale-ups? If yes, then you are in the right place!
We’re one of the UK’s leading tech companies and have joined FutureFifty 8.0 and been named as one of the Top 50 Startups to work for in 2020
At Elder, our people aren’t just part of a team, they’re part of something bigger. We are a close-knit group on a mission to fundamentally change what it means to grow old.
That starts by helping people live a healthier and happier life in their own homes, with the support of a full-time live-in carer. Our unique matching technology pairs those in need with their ideal carer, based on individual requirements and personality.
The role
As part of the People Team and reporting to the Chief People Officer, this role leads the way on all things relating to Life at Elder, both in the office and remotely. From ensuring our teams are productive and safe to driving culture and engagement with great quality business forums, internal communication channels, socials, or wellness, this role is the central glue that helps the Elder crew stay connected and bring their best selves to work.
Our brilliant Office and Engagement Manager is going on maternity leave mid-December and we are looking for someone to join us for 7 months, starting on the 27th of November, until c. 30th June 2024.
This role would suit someone who has solid experience of scaling up and running a fast-paced 100+ person office and wants to further develop their skills around remote work. If you’ve already successfully managed this in hybrid mode, even better!
What you’ll be responsible for:
Employee & Leadership Engagement - Contribute to ensuring a great employee experience from onboarding to leaving, supporting everyone along the way and driving continuous improvement based on feedback and research.
Internal Communications & company forums Lead
Key Liaison and Lead for Social, D&I and Well-being committees
Overall Facilities budget - work very closely with IT, Finance and People teams to ensure alignment on budget, facilities matters and equipment
Office management - Facilities, cleaning and supply vendor management;
Health & Safety - Ensure facilities compliance and training for office and remote employees & contribute to the Wellness committee
Support to CEO and Executive Team as needed
Elder Benefits and recognition programmes administration and coordination
New HIre orientation coordination as needed
Need to have
You have bags of enthusiasm and initiative and a faultless eye for detail
You are an experienced Office Manager from a fast-paced company, with a great ability to organise and project-manage, enjoying collaborating with multiple functions.
You thrive working in a fast-paced environment, where you will have a voice and are happy to wear different hats, staying calm in times of pressure
You prioritise high impact work, but never neglect the details
You are comfortable communicating to wide audiences and all levels and you know what it takes to keep people engaged and in the know
You are a genuine people person, and you can flex and adapt your contribution depending on the business needs.
Nice to have
Remote/hybrid working experience
Benefits
We’re a service business, and we know that without the best people, we cannot build the best company, which is why we treat our team very well. We can offer:
Competitive Salary
Stock Options (We are post-series B & backed by some of the best VCs in Europe)
25 days holiday + bank holidays (pro rota)
Dental and health insurance
Hybrid office working (2 days per week in the office Wednesday & Thursday)
E-learning platform (Udemy)
Sponsored quarterly team and company socials
Mentoring and coaching programmes to help you achieve your personal and career goals
Macbook + any particular extras you require
Cycle-to-work scheme
AND a genuine opportunity to be a very key part of a high-growth business
Do something you genuinely care about. Join a diverse team of skilled, passionate and progressive people who like to get on with each other. Work at one of Europe’s fastest-growing scale-up. Apply today.
Elderly care represents one of society’s greatest challenges. Are you ready to be part of the solution? Apply today.
Elder recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status.
London
Our Perks & Benefits
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Getting set up
You’ll get your very own Mac, and if working from home, we can do a quick assessment to ensure you have everything you need - from screens and keyboards to a comfy office chair.
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Hybrid working
At Elder, you can split your time between working remotely and from our HQ, and you can even work abroad for up to 30 days a year.
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Flexible working hours
Not a morning person? Need to pick the kids up in the afternoon? We’ll help you figure out daily hours that work for you and the business. There are only set shifts for our frontline teams.
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Supporting your wellbeing
You’ll have access to free individual therapy and mental health support sessions via Spill, and the chance to keep fit and beat the commuter crowds with our cycle to work scheme.
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Free drinks and snacks
We stock our kitchen with plenty of fruit and have unlimited tea, coffee and soft drinks to fuel you up for the day. Plus, on Fridays, we keep the beer fridge full to get the weekend started.
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Pay for new parents
Whether you or your partner is having a baby, or you have decided to adopt, we give new mums and dads 12 weeks of flexible parental cover at full pay.
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Rollover holiday time
We all need a good break, so with Elder you’ll get 25 days off a year, plus bank holidays. If you don’t use them all up, you can carry some over to the next year too.
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Pension scheme
Working in the care sector means we know the importance of getting our finances in shape for when we’re older. It’s why we help contribute towards your pension.
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Stock options
You do your share of the work, so it’s only right that you should get your share of the success. Everyone who works here gets the opportunity to own a stake in the company.
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Inspiring learning and CSR
From guest speakers on LGBTQ initiatives and mental health to interactive workshops and weekly spotlights, we love to share knowledge, raise awareness and shake up unconscious bias.
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Growth and personal development
You’ll have access to 100’s online courses via e-learning platforms, the chance to take part in our internal Mentoring Programme, as well as daily opportunities to learn about real-life business in a disruptive scale-up, and grow and contribute beyond your role.
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A jam-packed social calendar
Whether it’s down the pub after work, at your team’s sponsored quarterly social, or at an annual offsite Elder party, you’ll really get to know everyone
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Exclusive discounts
From coffee and cinema tickets to phone contracts and Apple gadgets, our Perkbox and CharlieHR discounts can help to make your money go a bit further.
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Cycle-to-work scheme
With a fully-flexible cycle-to- work scheme, you can avoid being squashed onto the tube and get the bike you want from the shop you want. For a leaner, greener way to work. -
Referral scheme
Know someone who would be a brilliant fit here at Elder? As an Elder employee, you can earn bonuses each time you successfully refer a new member of the team.
Workplace Culture & Diversity
A vibrant community with care at its heart.
Our people aren’t just part of a team, they’re part of something bigger. We’re a close-knit group on a mission to reinvent what it means to age.
Elder is built around the idea that everyone should keep control, choice and independence throughout their lives. This doesn’t just apply to our customers, but to everyone who works with us too. We’re big believers in giving everyone the space, and the support they need to run with their own ideas, and ultimately shine.
It’s something that’s helped us to evolve a positive and welcoming too. Whether it’s through our weekly company catch-ups, team spotlights, or our social events, bringing people together allows us to celebrate different perspectives, experiences and talents – ensuring everyone feels like a true part of the team.
Office & Engagement Manager - Maternity Cover
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