Office Manager

Salary: Up to 30K Location: Manchester City Centre

Office Manager – Manchester City Centre (3 days in the office)

The Role:

We are seeking a highly experienced and methodical Office Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This role is perfect for someone with strong financial acumen, particularly in cash flow management, who can lead our administrative functions while supporting the broader team with confidence and expertise.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, can meet deadlines, and is eager to make a real impact on a growing company. You’ll be the go-to person for both day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives, ensuring the smooth running of the office and supporting the business as it continues to evolve.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Management: Oversee cash flow, manage invoices, and track office expenses.
• People-Focused Operations: Manage staff expenses, scheduling, and office administration with a personal touch.
• Fast-Paced Coordination: Organise meetings, appointments, and ensure office efficiency in a deadline-driven environment.
• Vendor and Contract Negotiations: Handle office contracts, vendor relationships, and service agreements.
• Human Resources Support: Provide first-line HR support and assist with onboarding new hires.
• Office Management: Oversee office layout, supply ordering, and ensure a well-maintained, productive environment.
• IT & Systems Support: Offer basic IT assistance and manage CRM data preparation.
• Engagement and Events: Plan staff events, incentives, and in-house or off-site activities.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience as an Office Manager, ideally with a strong background in financial management, including cash flow oversight.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to work effectively with people at all levels.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (particularly Excel and Outlook).
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset, with a keen eye for identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Confidence in handling sensitive HR and operational matters with professionalism.

Lily Shippen are experts in recruiting top business support and Human Resources talent, including PAs, EAs, Receptionists, Private PAs and Office Managers as well as Generalists, L&D, Recruitment (Experienced and Graduate) and HR Operations, on a temporary, permanent and fixed-term contract basis. We work with clients across the UK from our offices in London and Manchester, as well as servicing international and remote roles.