Taylorollinson
City, Manchester
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Office Administrator (Part-time 25hrs/wk, 12-Month FTC for Maternity Cover) Location: Manchester (Oxford Road) Duration: 12 month contract to cover for maternity leave Pay: Competitive hourly rate Flexible working hours to around 25hrs/week On-campus canteen Free on-site gym Looking for a part-time role where you re genuinely valued not just another cog in the machine? We re recruiting for a small, close-knit team on the outskirts of Manchester City Centre. This is an office where everyone plays their part and where your contribution will truly matter. They are looking for a proactive, organised and personable Office Administrator to join them on a 12-month contract to cover for maternity leave. This is a varied, hands-on position where you ll support the smooth running of the office and work closely with colleagues across admin, sales and finance. Your day to day responsibilities could include a range of tasks including: Sales order processing Generating/transposing invoices Coordinating deliveries and shipments Monitoring office supplies Managing correspondence (email, phone, post) Keeping the office environment organised and welcoming Preparing meeting rooms and shared spaces The Manchester office is a small (8-person) subsidiary of a global scientific organisation and working within a team of 2 you ll be supporting back-office functions. Being a strong team player is essential and they are looking for an individual who enjoys the dynamics of a small team environment. They are looking for a candidate with the following skills and experiences: Accounts/finance/book-keeping (ideally having used Sage) Strong written and verbal communication skills as there will be some correspondence with clients, suppliers and global colleagues Good IT skills (MS Office suite, databases, ERP systems) Previous B2B office administration skills Accomplished data entry skills good attention and a methodical and accurate worker A quick learner and somebody who is keen to learn and develop their skills Adaptable; understands the needs of a small business and small team will mean helping out in lots of different areas Reliable, personable and somebody who takes pride in their work There is an on-site canteen, free gym and additional benefits.