Office Manager
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Manchester City Centre | £32,000 - £35,000 + bonus | Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm
We're recruiting for an Office Manager to join an award-winning property developer and placemaking business based in Manchester city centre.
This is a broad and trusted role within a growing, entrepreneurial business, where you'll become a key point of contact across the office and provide high-quality support to the senior management team.
You'll be the person who keeps everything moving behind the scenes, from managing directors' diaries and meetings through to office operations, legal documentation, insurance, health & safety, customer care and general business administration.
It's a role that suits someone who enjoys having ownership, variety and responsibility , rather than being confined to one area of administration.
The role
You'll take responsibility for the smooth and professional running of the Manchester office, while providing trusted administrative support to senior management.
Your responsibilities will include:
Managing diaries for senior directors and coordinating internal and external meetings, appointments and events
Providing day-to-day administrative support to senior management, including travel and business arrangements
Managing central company inboxes and correspondence, ensuring important matters are dealt with promptly
Coordinating legal and commercial documentation, contracts, agreements, warranties and professional appointments
Liaising with solicitors, professional advisers and other external stakeholders
Managing company insurance administration, renewal dates, certificates and records
Taking ownership of the day-to-day running and presentation of the office
Managing suppliers, facilities, cleaning, maintenance, utilities, stationery and office services
Looking after meeting rooms, visitor arrangements, building access, fobs and security
Coordinating office Health & Safety, fire safety, risk assessments, training and associated records
Supporting holiday, absence, starter and leaver administration
Acting as a professional first point of contact for customer enquiries and coordinating customer care matters
Providing administration and organisational support to the property development and project teams
Coordinating meetings, agendas, reports, minutes and action trackers
Managing company phones, equipment, IT access and asset records
Supporting supplier administration, quotations, purchase orders and office expenditure
About you
We're looking for someone who is highly organised, proactive and dependable , with the confidence to take ownership rather than waiting to be told what needs doing.
You'll ideally have previous experience as an Office Manager, Executive Assistant, Senior Administrator or in a similar role , with experience supporting senior people and managing a wide range of responsibilities.
You'll need:
Strong organisational and administrative skills
Excellent attention to detail
Experience managing diaries and coordinating meetings
Confidence dealing with directors and senior management
Strong Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A professional telephone manner
The ability to manage competing priorities and keep things moving
A discreet and trustworthy approach when dealing with confidential information
The confidence to communicate with customers, suppliers, solicitors, professional advisers and other stakeholders
Experience within property, construction, real estate or professional services would be advantageous, although the right Office Manager from another background will also be considered.
Why join?
This is an opportunity to join an established but entrepreneurial property business where your contribution will genuinely be noticed.
You'll have a varied role, direct exposure to senior management and the opportunity to become a trusted central point within the business.
Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 + bonus, dependent on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Manchester City Centre
Benefits include:
Company pension
City centre parking
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Bonus
About UK Staffing Group
UK Staffing Group is an independent recruitment consultancy specialising in connecting talented professionals with businesses across the UK. We take the time to understand both our clients and candidates, ensuring we make the right match rather than simply filling vacancies.
Equal Opportunities
UK Staffing Group is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and recruitment. xohmjla We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, race, religion or belief, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic.
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