Manny Chumber
Derby,Derbyshire
Summary
Experienced office manager with over five years of success in overseeing operations and leading administrative teams. Proven ability to manage multi-functional responsibilities, including direct support to executive leadership and line management of 12 staff. Achieved a £500,000 office facilities upgrade that enhanced workplace efficiency and staff satisfaction. Expertise in procurement, inventory control, budgeting, and supplier negotiations, consistently delivering cost-effective solutions while maintaining high service standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Office Manager
Suco Loans
2019.10 - 2026.05
- Managed daily office operations and administration
- Line managing a team of 12 staff across reception, facilities, and administrative functions.
- Provided high-level personal assistant support to the Chief Financial Officer, including complex diary management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, and handling confidential correspondence.
- Successfully delivered a £50,000 office facilities upgrade project, overseeing planning, contractor management, and implementation resulting in a more efficient, modern work environment.
- Led procurement and inventory management, including supplier sourcing, contract negotiation, purchase order processing, and stock control reducing costs by 15% and improving supply reliability.
- Maintained strong vendor and service provider relationships to ensure consistent quality and timely delivery.
- Streamlined administrative processes and introduced improved systems for document handling and workflow, increasing operational efficiency.
- Monitored budgets, prepared financial reports, and supported the CFO with internal reporting and financial planning.
- Ensured compliance with ISO 27001 standards by implementing and maintaining information security policies and procedures, supporting audits, and fostering a security-aware office culture.
- Oversaw health and safety compliance, including risk assessments, staff training, and regular audits to ensure a safe and legally compliant workplace.
Professional Support Assistant
Birmingham City Council
2014.05 - 2019.09
- Working on team projects for example working on a project regarding children nurseries and issuing timetables and working towards deadlines which need to be met in order for the senior managers can complete their responsibility.
- Dealing with post incoming and outgoing, Using Outlook for email on a daily basis. Using Case Management Systems like Carefirst and Impulse which includes sensitive confidential child information.
- I have also worked with different teams who deal with projects regarding social workers and family support workers. I also completed minutes of meetings on a regular basis. I also work on Agendas which are completed every week and need to be completed with deadline arrives.
- This is vital as the information on the documents have confidential information regarding vulnerable children.
Trainee Administrator (Professional Support Assistant)
Birmingham City Council
2014.01 - 2014.04
- Filing
- Scanning
- Photocopying
- Emailing
- Phoning social workers
- Receiving incoming calls regarding parents and children admissions and data inputting.
Sales Assistant
Age UK
2012.02 - 2012.10
- Providing excellent customer service, being the first point of contact for customers on the shop floor and ensuring we met sale targets.
- I was also given charge of taking in the deliveries, working at the till and shelf stocking.
- As I am bilingual I was also able to understand the needs of foreign customers, and customers whose first language was not English.
Education
English, Maths and Science
Holyhead School
2004.01 - 2009.01
Sport Studies
Sandwell College
2009.01 - 2010.01
BTEC Business Level 2 -
Sandwell College
2010.01 - 2012.01
Sports Coaching Degree - Sports Science
Derby University
Derby 2019.10 - 2021.04
Master of Science - Cyber Security
Sheffield Hallam
Sheffield 2025.09 -
Skills
- Document control systems
- Budget oversight
- Procurement practices
- Human resources information systems
- Office coordination and morale boosting
- Recruitment and hiring processes
- Bookkeeping software proficiency
- Meeting facilitation
- Performance management
- Database administration
- Crisis management
- Customer relationship management
- Word processing and business correspondence
- Office administration and payroll processing
- Microsoft Office expertise
Certification
- FA EE Playmaker Course - Completed 2023
- FA Coaching Level 1 - Completed 2023
- AgilePM Foundation 2024
Personal Information
- Title: Office Manager
- Availability: Available immediately, pending references.
Interests
- Watching and training in Mixed Martial Arts
- Kickboxing
- Playing and watching football
- Keeping fit
- Learning via tryhackme and hackthebox.com
Availability
Available immediately, pending references.
Affiliations
- Fitness Gym 6 times a week, MMA, improving my cyber knowledge.
Languages
English
Native
Hindi
Advanced
Spanish
Elementary
Russian
Elementary
Punjabi
Native
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Master of Science - Cyber Security
Sheffield Hallam
2025.09 -
Sports Coaching Degree - Sports Science
Derby University
2019.10 - 2021.04
Office Manager
Suco Loans
2019.10 - 2026.05
Professional Support Assistant
Birmingham City Council
2014.05 - 2019.09
Trainee Administrator (Professional Support Assistant)
Birmingham City Council
2014.01 - 2014.04
Sales Assistant
Age UK
2012.02 - 2012.10
BTEC Business Level 2 -
Sandwell College
2010.01 - 2012.01
Sport Studies
Sandwell College
2009.01 - 2010.01
English, Maths and Science
Holyhead School
2004.01 - 2009.01