CZ - Office Manager

About BYD
Our Purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team.
BYD is a leading, high-tech multinational, based in Shenzhen, China. Operates in four core fields of IT, automotive, new energy, and rail transit and employs over 300,000 people worldwide. As a global pioneer in New Energy Solutions BYD is dedicated to building a zero-emission ecosystem.
BYD Europe BV located in Hoofddorp, Netherlands. BYD Europe BV offers a full line of BYD electric vehicles, including all-electric cars, all-electric buses, and all-electric forklift trucks.
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Job Description – Office Manager (Czech Republic)
About the role
The Office Manager will be the main interface for external and internal stakeholders to ensure a safe, compliant, and reliable office environment. Since this is a newly established office in Prague with no existing setup, the Office Manager will play a key role in building all office operations from scratch — including suppliers, processes, safety compliance, and employee support.
This role also includes responsibility for developing communication protocols, streamlining administrative procedures, and ensuring organizational effectiveness, efficiency, and above all legal compliance with Czech regulations.
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Key responsibilities
• Establish, manage, and continuously improve office operations in line with Czech legislation.
• Ensure compliance with Czech Labour Code, Fire Protection Act, and Health & Safety (OHS) obligations:
o Develop and maintain evacuation plan and safety procedures.
o Ensure risk assessments, inspections (e.g. electrical devices), and first aid provisions.
o Organize mandatory trainings (OHS, fire safety) and keep documentation.
• Initiate and execute activities to support the Country Manager, Leadership Team, and Supervisory Board.
• Keep clear oversight of office operations, identifying and escalating obstacles in a timely manner.
• Plan, prepare, and organize internal meetings and events (agendas, calendars, information gathering).
• Manage internal communication, presentations, and content for the organizational intranet.
• Act as the first point of contact for visitors and employees on office-related matters.
• Coordinate social events and team-building activities (birthdays, anniversaries, celebrations).
• Manage office stock, inventories, supplier relations, and ensure office cleanliness and functionality.
• Manage contracts with suppliers and service providers (maintenance, ICT, subscriptions, utilities).
• Oversee ICT-related onboarding and offboarding of employees in coordination with providers.
• Support colleagues with day-to-day operational questions and needs.
• Manage company cars and related administration.
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Qualifications and Requirements
• Native Czech speaker (or fluent in Czech) with excellent knowledge of local legislation (Labour Code, OHS, Fire Protection).
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in office/facility management, preferably in an international company.
• Demonstrated experience with setting up office operations from scratch (supplier management, compliance processes).
• Strong knowledge of OHS and safety compliance (risk assessments, evacuation plans, mandatory inspections).
• Exceptional communication skills, verbal and written.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Organized, accurate, and able to work independently under pressure.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and solution-oriented.
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What we offer
• Competitive remuneration based on experience and performance.
• Department & company-wide teambuilding events.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for career development and advancement.
• The chance to build the Czech office from the ground up and make a lasting impact.
• An exciting opportunity to be part of the European transition to Zero Emissions transportation and the decarbonization of the economy.
Our purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature and a world of clean air. We are looking for talent who connects with this mission and wants to create a positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team.
- Locations
- Prague
Prague
About BYD Europe
As the first overseas subsidiary of BYD group, our main focus is to provide European customers with new energy vehicles, rechargeable batteries, solar panels, energy storage systems and other new energy products, as well as related after-sales services.