Facilities & Office Operations Lead – Manchester

NRL Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL Recruitment in Manchester (Deansgate) is seeking an experienced Office & Facilities Manager to oversee the day‑to‑day running of the office. The role focuses on creating a professional, welcoming environment and ensuring smooth operations on a 5‑day on‑site pattern.

You’ll manage facilities, budgeting, supplier relationships and health & safety, delivering a hands‑on role with real impact on the workplace experience. Strong MS Office skills and proactive independence are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in office management or facilities management.
• Budgeting, supplier management and basic financial processes.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to handle competing priorities with professionalism.
• Strong communication abilities when liaising with staff, suppliers and visitors.
• Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Manage the day‑to‑day operation of the Manchester office, ensuring it remains safe, professional and well maintained.
• Act as the main point of contact for facilities, buildings and office‑related matters, working with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Oversee repairs, maintenance and contractor activity, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
• Manage office supplies, equipment and consumables to maintain working order and stock levels.
• Support budgeting, expenditure monitoring and invoice processing for office‑related costs.
• Maintain health, safety and environmental compliance, including relevant checks and documentation.
• Oversee office security and access systems and ensure consistent application of safety procedures.
• Deliver local onboarding, ensuring a welcoming induction for new starters.

Skills

Office management

Budgeting

Organisational skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

NRL Recruitment in Manchester (Deansgate) is seeking an experienced Office & Facilities Manager to oversee the day‑to‑day running of the office. The role focuses on creating a professional, welcoming environment and ensuring smooth operations on a 5‑day on‑site pattern.

You’ll manage facilities, budgeting, supplier relationships and health & safety, delivering a hands‑on role with real impact on the workplace experience. Strong MS Office skills and proactive independence are essential.