Office Manager (Temp)

C&C Search Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

C&C Search is recruiting an Office Manager for a fast-growing financial services business in Central Manchester. This 6-month temporary contract is ideal for candidates available to start immediately and who want exposure across operations, people, facilities and executive support.

The role is 5 days office-based in Central Manchester, paying £15.38 per hour plus holiday. You will manage day-to-day office operations, coordinate supplies, oversee facilities, support onboarding, and arrange travel

Qualifications

• Experience as an Office Manager or similar role.
• Experience supporting multiple teams.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Comfortable handling confidential information.
• Experience with booking systems and travel arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Manchester office.
• Manage office supplies and facilities.
• Coordinate meeting room bookings and scheduling.
• Support onboarding and right-to-work checks.
• Arrange travel and accommodation for leadership.
• Support senior management with admin tasks.

Skills

Office management

Organisation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Proactive problem solving

Job description

C&C Search is currently recruiting an Office Manager for a fast-growing financial services business in Central Manchester. This exciting 6-month temporary Office Manager opportunity is perfect for candidates available to start from the week commencing 17th August. This Office role sits at the heart of a collaborative and people-focused business, giving you exposure across operations, people, facilities and executive support.

All about the role and company I would be working for!

Position:

Office Manager | 6-Month Temporary Contract | Immediate Start Available | Central Manchester

Salary:

£15.38 per hour + holiday

Hybrid set up:

5 days office-based in Central Manchester

What they do:

A leading financial services organisation dedicated to making purchases more accessible through simple, transparent lending solutions and exceptional customer support.

Size of company:

Established, multi-site organisation with offices across the UK.

Company culture and what makes them great to work for:

This business places its people at the centre of everything it does. They have built a supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture where employees are encouraged to grow, develop and bring their authentic selves to work. With a strong focus on learning, wellbeing and employee engagement, this is a fantastic opportunity for an Office Manager who enjoys being part of a busy, positive and people-focused environment.

Key responsibilities for this Office Manager position:

• Managing the day-to-day operations of the Manchester office
• Ordering and distributing office supplies, groceries and stationery
• Overseeing office maintenance, cleaning contracts and facilities requirements
• Managing meeting room bookings and office scheduling systems
• Administering the office car parking booking system
• Liaising with building management and external suppliers
• Welcoming visitors and managing office sign-in procedures
• Processing incoming and outgoing post
• Supporting new starter onboarding processes and right to work checks
• Managing staff celebrations including birthdays, work anniversaries and gifts
• Coordinating internal and external events
• Booking travel and accommodation for senior leadership teams
• Reconciling office expenses and supporting budget administration
• Assisting the IT team with on-site support requests
• Providing administrative support to senior management and Executive Assistants

What background and experience are the company looking for?

• Previous experience as an Office Manager, Workplace Coordinator, Facilities Coordinator or Office Coordinator
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience supporting a busy office environment
• Comfortable managing facilities, suppliers and workplace operations
• Knowledge of onboarding administration and right to work processes is advantageous
• Experience using booking systems, scheduling tools and travel management platforms
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Highly proactive, hands-on and solutions-focused approach
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information
• Positive attitude and willingness to support across multiple teams

For this role C&C Search is acting as an employment agency. At C&C Search, diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of who we are and how we operate. Our commitment to these values is unwavering across all our work in recruitment, and in our training and development programmes. C&C Search fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging and has a deep commitment to being a part of creating a fairer society through partnering with clients who are also committed to a seat at the table for everybody. We work with companies that are committed to reflecting our communities, where people can bring their authentic selves to work. We know that having varied perspectives helps generate better ideas, better businesses and better societies. There is much to be done, but together we can achieve equality for all.