Office Manager

Office Manager

40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, on site in Manchester.

Pay: £24.04 per hour (based on a salary of £50,000 pa and a 40 hour working week).

Contract:

Temporary ongoing contract until April 2027, with potential for extension and permanent opportunities.

• Planning, coordinating, and leading all day‑to‑day office operations.
• Lead the planning, implementation, and follow‑up of all office‑related tasks and projects.
• Partner with recruitment and leadership teams to support assessment days and onboarding activities.
• Coordinate the planning and setup of assessment days, onboarding events, and special meetings.
• Identify local office needs and ensure appropriate tools and support are in place.
• Maintain office inventory and manage the ordering of supplies as required.
• Coordinate with IT to support office equipment and technology needs.
• Contribute to delivering a consistent and positive experience for employees and visitors.
• Act as a key liaison, working collaboratively across UK and Ireland teams.
• Provide general on‑site support for visitors.
• Drive continuous improvement of office processes, tools, and training.
• Ensure workplace standards and procedures are implemented and maintained.
• Manage the vehicle loan fleet at the location, where applicable.

• Partner with employees to deliver an exceptional daily workplace experience.
• Coordinate office preparation, including meeting and event support.
• Build strong working relationships and manage day‑to‑day communications with office‑based teams.
• Develop, implement, and maintain office policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ensure the office environment is safe, secure, and well maintained.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as required to support business needs.

• Experience working in a fast‑paced operational environment, with a track record of driving improvements.
• Proven experience in office management, workplace coordination, or administration.
• Strong ability to build and maintain effective cross‑functional relationships.
• Demonstrated commitment to operational excellence.
• Self‑motivated, goal‑driven, and able to work independently while following established processes.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Strong technical aptitude, with confidence using MS Office and internal systems (including intermediate Excel skills).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organised, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to organise tasks, track deliverables, and follow up on actions.
• Solid understanding of general business and operational processes.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment.
• Full UK driving licence held for two years or more.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.