The job of office manager in Lyon is still rather nebulous in our minds, and even more so in small and medium-sized companies. It can be considered as an extended assistant position. What do I mean by this term?
What is an office manager in Lyon?
Office manager is a role somewhere between that of an executive assistant, an administrative assistant and a happy manager. It’s an assistant who works both with management and within teams. Office managers in Lyon are most often found in small and medium-sized companies. They can also be found in structures such as incubators or coworking spaces.
The Office Manager’s mission is to intervene in all tasks that will enable the team to save time and concentrate on the tasks at hand.
Reporting to the company’s management, the office manager’s aim is to relieve all those around him/her. This may involve duties, tasks and responsibilities that could take up their time without feeding into their core business. They are therefore involved in accounting, administration, after-sales service, internal and external communications, budget monitoring, event and travel organization, and so on.
A real “multi-function” position, the office manager must become a genuine interface between the company’s various players. He or she can also act as an interface with numerous external contacts, such as banks, accounting firms, suppliers and customers, law firms, etc.
Although often assigned to small structures, multinationals can also employ an office manager in Lyon. In this case, he or she will concentrate on high-potential assignments such as organizing international events, managing the administration of several departments, and so on.
What kind of career path do you expect from an office manager in Lyon?
The position of office manager is still very new, and it’s common to find different backgrounds. Among juniors, the most common are courses in management, executive assistant or small business management. The BTS is undoubtedly the most popular diploma.
For senior positions, a bachelor’s or master’s degree is preferred. Experience is still the most important qualification for this position: experience as an executive assistant, administrative assistant, legal assistant or accountant, depending on the requirements.
What qualities do you look for in an office manager?
The most important skills are technical and IT knowledge and practice. An office manager in Lyon needs to be versatile and organized. They are also expected to be highly adaptable, able to memorize, and have an acute sense of priorities and flexibility. He or she must be able to work as part of a team, but above all autonomously, remain diplomatic, place confidentiality at the heart of his or her issues and be a real force for proposal.
Of course, depending on the company, the office manager will need special skills: language skills (English, Spanish), project management, communication on social networks or website maintenance… The office manager is a real Swiss Army knife.
What are the rates for office managers in Lyon?
Rates are highly variable: each Office Manager in Lyon will offer his or her own specific background and skills. What’s more, the number of years’ experience will influence the price. You can work with an office manager for as little as €280 per day. For a senior office manager, the rate is closer to €500 per day.
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