Business Operations
Office manager checklist: everything you should track
A comprehensive checklist of the operational areas the modern office manager is expected to keep visible and under control.
The modern office manager role has expanded well beyond office logistics. Today it typically covers operational responsibilities across suppliers, technology, compliance and documentation.
Suppliers
- Supplier register maintained
- Owner assigned per supplier
- Reviews scheduled
Contracts
- Contract register maintained
- Renewal dates tracked
- Notice periods known
Renewals
- Rolling 12-month view of upcoming renewals
- Named owner per renewal
- Review completed before notice period
Technology
- Software subscriptions inventoried
- Access reviews conducted
- Backup and recovery status known
Insurance & Compliance
- Policies inventoried and current
- Renewal dates tracked
- Compliance obligations documented
Premises
- Lease details captured
- Facilities suppliers tracked
- Security and access managed
Documentation
- Key processes documented
- Central location for critical documents
- Ownership assigned
People & Knowledge
- Handover documentation in place
- Backup owners identified for key areas
- Onboarding checklists maintained
The Office Manager Operations Checklist turns this into a cadence-based routine.
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