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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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