Office Manager

Humankind Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Humankind Recruitment in Manchester City Centre is seeking an organised Office Manager to run a busy, collaborative digital marketing agency environment. This fully onsite role requires five days a week in the office, handling day-to-day operations, supplier management and events coordination to foster a positive workplace.

You'll support employees across admin processes, travel arrangements and facilities while taking ownership in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in office administration 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day office operations and facilities to ensure a smooth working environment.
• Coordinate company events, meetings, conferences and employee engagement activities.
• Support employees and help create a positive and engaging workplace.
• Manage suppliers, equipment and administrative processes.
• Arrange travel itineraries and bookings for business trips.

Skills

5+ years experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Office operations

Events coordination

Business travel

Process improvement

Jira experience

Proactive hands-on

First Aid/Fire Marshal training

Travel flexibility

Tools

Jira

Job description

Office Manager

Global Digital Marketing Agency

Manchester - City Centre

Full onsite requirement - 5 days a week

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.

Dave
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