Office Manager

**Job Title**:
Office Manager
**Location**:
Brussels, Belgium
**Role Type**:
Permanent - Full Time
**Package**: Competitive Salary + Benefits
**Role ID**: 19467
Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as an Office Manager at our Brussels site, where you will take on an exciting opportunity to help establish and shape a brand-new office environment from the very beginning, creating a foundation that will support our growing team for years to come.
The Role
As an Office Manager, you will play a vital role in the successful launch and day‑to‑day operation of our new Brussels office. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact from the offset, helping to build a positive, efficient and well-coordinated workspace.
Day-to-day, you’ll support the setup and ongoing management of the office, coordinate daily operations, act as the primary point of contact for all office-related matters, and ensure the workspace is fully functioning, safe and compliant.
**Your responsibilities will include**:
Supporting the initial setup and ongoing administration of the new Brussels office
Acting as the main point of contact for all office and facility-related queries
Coordinating internal meetings and events, including room preparation and logistics
Managing office supplies, equipment and inventory
Liaising with landlords, building management and external suppliers
Supporting onboarding activities and welcoming visitors and new starters
**Essential experience of the Office Manager**:
Proven experience as an Office Manager
Experience coordinating office operations, facilities or vendor management
Strong organisational and multitasking skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with office management systems
**Essential qualifications for the Office Manager**:
Fluency in English, Flemish, and French (written and spoken preferred)
Relevant professional experience in office administration or management
We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.
This role is full‑time, permanent, based at our Brussels office.
Why Join QinetiQ?
As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.
Our Benefits
Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
**Employee discount portal**: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community
**Our Recruitment Process**:
For further information on National Security Vetting, please see the link below.