Office Administrator

About the Role
We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Office Administrator to support the day-to-day running of our Manchester office. This is a varied position that will play a key role in ensuring administrative processes run smoothly while providing support to colleagues, customers, and visitors.
The successful candidate will be a confident communicator with excellent organisational skills, capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide general administrative support to the wider business.
* Manage incoming telephone calls, emails, and correspondence.
* Maintain accurate records, databases, and filing systems.
* Coordinate meetings, book meeting rooms, and arrange travel when required.
* Prepare documents, reports, presentations, and correspondence.
* Order and maintain office supplies and equipment.
* Process invoices, purchase orders, and expenses where required.
* Support HR activities such as onboarding new employees and maintaining personnel records.
* Assist with event planning and office activities.
* Welcome visitors and ensure a professional front-of-house experience.
* Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
* Support other departments with ad-hoc administrative tasks.
Skills & Experience
Essential
* Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
* High attention to detail and accuracy.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Professional and personable approach.
Desirable
* Experience using CRM, ERP, or HR systems.
* Previous experience in an administrative, office support, or coordinator role is beneficial but not mandatory
* Previous experience supporting multiple departments.
* Experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or professional services environment.
Personal Attributes
* Positive and proactive attitude.
* Reliable and dependable.
* Strong problem-solving skills.
* Adaptable and willing to take on new challenges.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with a customer-focused mindset.
If you are an organised individual who enjoys supporting a busy team and helping an office run efficiently, we'd love to hear from you