Organisational Business Support Administrator - Central

GMCA; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 2,700 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is seeking an Organisational Business Support Administrator to join the Organisational Business Support team. You will provide administrative support to a diverse range of clients, work with corporate databases, and use Microsoft packages to analyse data and improve processes.

This is a permanent hybrid role based at Swinton with 36.25 hours per week (3 days in the office, 2 days working from home). Salary ranges from £27,709 to £30,515 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration or reception and a customer-focused attitude.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programmes – Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage demanding workloads.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to a diverse range of clients.
• Analyse data and improve processes within corporate databases.
• Use Microsoft Office products to support daily tasks and reporting.

Skills

Administration

Customer service

Data analysis

Organisational skills

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Organisational Business Support Administrator

Salary: £27,709 - £30,515 per annum

Hours: 36.25

Contract: Permanent (3 days office based, 2 days working from home)

Location: Fire Service Headquarters (FSHQ), Swinton. Please note that GMFRS is planning to relocate its headquarters to Cassidy Close, Manchester, with a phased transition expected between January and March 2027. The successful candidate will be required to work from the new location following the move.

Closing date: 1 week from advertising

Interview dates: TBC

Your role:

We're excited to announce a fantastic opportunity in our Organisational Business Support team for an enthusiastic Administrator! In this role, you'll flourish in a lively environment where your contributions make a real difference. Your main responsibility will be to provide outstanding administrative support to a diverse range of clients. Daily, you'll be engaging with various corporate databases and using Microsoft packages. Your involvement will be crucial in analysing data, enhancing processes, and improving the administration service we offer. We are seeking a candidate who demonstrates professionalism and initiative, has a customer-focused attitude, and possesses excellent organisational skills to adeptly handle demanding workloads. If this resonates with you, we'd be delighted to welcome you to our team!

About you:

We're in search of a dynamic and passionate individual, endowed with exceptional people skills and the agility to thrive in a rapidly evolving environment. If you have a proven track record in administration or reception, and are proficient with Microsoft Office programmes – especially Outlook, Word, and Excel – you could be the perfect fit. Your ability to spot the smallest details shouldn't go unnoticed.

Are you adept at juggling multiple tasks, meeting tight deadlines while keeping everything organised and prioritised? Do you excel in fostering positive relationships with a diverse range of people, from clients to team members and external partners? If this sounds like you, and you're excited to bring your unique talents to our vibrant team, we're eager to welcome you aboard. Reach out to us – let's embark on this exciting journey together!

About us: As an employer, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up of a number of key Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providers including; Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS); Waste and Resources; Environment; Work and Skills; Research; Public Sector Reform; Police, Crime and Criminal Justice; Homelessness; the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Commissioning Hub.

About us:

As an employer, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up of a number of key Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providers including; Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS); Waste and Resources; Environment; Work and Skills; Research; Public Sector Reform; Police, Crime and Criminal Justice; Homelessness; the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Commissioning Hub.

We value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, Trans status and Non-binary identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Our offer:

In return for your hard work, we offer our employees a competitive package as part of our offer that you can find out more about here:

Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Home | greater.jobs

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Hybrid working

This role is part of GMCA’s hybrid working scheme. As part of our commitment to ‘Build Back Fairer’ in Greater Manchester following the Covid-19 pandemic, we have evolved our management methods by trusting and empowering staff to deliver their work in the best way that suits the business and their individual needs, and supports health and wellbeing. Our hybrid working policy sets out a flexible approach, combining attendance at our [Manchester city centre office / Fire and Rescue service HQ in Swinton / other location] with remote working, typically from home; the location of work is primarily dictated by the needs of the business: ‘Do what is right for you and the business on that day’. If appointed to the role you will work with your manager to agree and regularly review the best working pattern for you, your team and your work.