Office Manager

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

Job summary

Humankind Global Recruitment is seeking an organised, proactive Office Manager to support a busy digital marketing agency in Manchester. You will oversee day-to-day office operations, assist employees, coordinate events and help create a positive workplace.

The role requires 5+ years in office administration, strong organisation, excellent communication, and a hands-on, proactive approach. Office-based five days a week with travel as needed; Jira experience is a plus and First Aid/Fire Marshal

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in office administration or office management.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with a friendly, professional manner.
• Experience managing office operations, suppliers, equipment, facilities and administrative processes.
• Ability to coordinate company events, meetings, conferences and employee engagement activities.
• Experience supporting business travel arrangements, including accommodation, transport and itineraries.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.
• First Aid and Fire Marshal certification, or willingness to complete training.
• Flexibility to travel occasionally for business events and conferences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day office operations and facilities.
• Support employees and coordinate administrative processes.
• Coordinate company events, meetings and conferences.
• Manage suppliers and office equipment.
• Arrange business travel including accommodation and transport.
• Promote a positive and engaging workplace.

Skills

Office administration

Organisation

Communication

Event coordination

Travel arrangements

Jira experience

Proactive mindset

Tools

Jira

Job description

We're looking for an organised, proactive and personable Office Manager to join a busy and collaborative digital marketing agency environment.

This is a varied, hands-on opportunity where you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the office, supporting employees, coordinating events and helping create a positive and engaging workplace.

You'll be someone who enjoys taking ownership, thrives in a fast-paced environment and is happy to get involved in everything from office operations to company events and employee engagement initiatives.

What we're looking for:

• Ideally 5+ years' experience in office administration, office management or a similar role.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a friendly, professional and approachable manner.
• Experience managing office operations, suppliers, equipment, facilities and administrative processes.
• Ability to coordinate company events, meetings, conferences and employee engagement activities.
• Experience supporting business travel arrangements, including accommodation, transport and itineraries.
• Strong understanding of business operations, with the ability to identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.
• Confident using Microsoft Office applications, with Jira experience considered an advantage.
• Strong initiative, problem-solving skills and a proactive, hands-on approach.
• First Aid and Fire Marshal certification, or willingness to complete the necessary training.
• Flexibility to travel occasionally for business events and conferences.

Please note: This is a fully office-based position, requiring attendance five days per week. Hybrid or remote working is not available.

Interested?

If you're a highly organised individual who enjoys bringing people together, keeping things running smoothly and making a real difference to the workplace, we'd love to hear from you.