(HR) Business Support Co-ordinator

Michael Page (UK); Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page (UK) in Manchester is seeking an HR Business Support Co-Ordinator on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role supports the Business Support Leadership Team with confidential admin and strategic priority delivery, hybrid in-office and home-based.

You will manage diaries, arrange meetings, take minutes, maintain intranet pages, and collaborate with internal comms. The ideal candidate has strong organisational skills and proficient MS Office.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating administrative and business support work.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Accurate records, documents and data management.
• Clear written and verbal communication for routine queries.
• Experience arranging meetings, managing diaries and follow-ups.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations of the Business Support Leadership Team.
• Provide high-level administrative support to senior leaders and their direct reports.
• Manage diaries and schedules for senior stakeholders.
• Attend meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes, and track actions.
• Coordinate meetings with employee groups and stakeholders, including venues and logistics.
• Provide confidential admin support, including minute-taking for sensitive meetings.
• Act as central coordinator for office supplies and equipment requests.
• Support maintenance of internal department intranet pages and content.
• Build relationships with internal communications teams for best practice.

Skills

Organisational skills

Diary management

Record keeping

Communications skills

MS Office (Excel)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

• Immediate Start Opportunity as a (HR) Business Support Co-ordinator
• 6-month Fixed Term Contract based in Manchester

About Our Client

The organisation operates in the Not For Profit sector in Manchester.

Job Description

Business Support Operations

• Support the day-to-day operations of the Business Support Leadership Team.
• Provide high-level administrative support to senior leaders and their direct reports, assisting with the delivery of strategic priorities where dedicated administrative support is unavailable or where confidentiality is required.
• Manage diaries and schedules for senior stakeholders, ensuring effective coordination of meetings and minimising conflicts.
• Attend meetings as required, preparing agendas, recording minutes, and tracking actions to support effective delivery.
• Coordinate meetings with employee representative groups and key stakeholders, including arranging venues, refreshments, and associated logistics.
• Provide confidential administrative support, including minute-taking and action management for sensitive meetings and discussions.
• Act as the central coordinator for office supplies and equipment requests, ensuring resources are available and orders are processed efficiently.
• Support the maintenance and ongoing development of internal department intranet pages, ensuring information remains accurate, up to date, and aligned with organisational communications standards.
• Build effective relationships with internal communications teams to ensure best practice is followed for internal communications and content management.

Strategic Projects

• Support the planning and delivery of strategic people-related projects and organisational initiatives.
• Assist with project management activities, including defining objectives, developing timelines, coordinating resources, and monitoring progress against milestones.
• Support project evaluation and reporting by tracking outcomes, measuring success, and providing regular updates to stakeholders.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and the successful implementation of strategic change programmes.

Health & Safety

• Act as the departmental Health & Safety Coordinator, supporting compliance with organisational health, safety, and risk management requirements.
• Lead and coordinate risk assessments, ensuring appropriate controls and compliance measures are in place.
• Monitor departmental compliance with health and safety policies, procedures, and associated governance frameworks.
• Attend meetings and represent the department on health and safety matters, providing advice, updates, and ensuring actions are progressed appropriately.
• Support the promotion of a safe working environment through adherence to legislative and organisational health and safety requirements.

The Successful Applicant

A successful 'HR Business Support Co-Ordinator' should have:

• Experience coordinating administrative and business support work.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage several tasks and deadlines.
• Confidence maintaining accurate records, documents and data.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for responding to routine queries.
• Experience arranging meetings, managing diaries and tracking follow-up actions.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.

What's on Offer

• 6-month Fixed-term contract.
• Salary of £26615 to £27865, dependent on the level of experience.
• Location: Manchester.
• Hybrid working - 3 days in office and 2 days working from home.

we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.

If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.