Office Administrator - CEN

Office Administrator - CEN

Department: MBS - Manchester

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Manchester

Description

Due to continued growth, McBains are looking for an office administrator with 5+ years’ experience in a commercial setting to join our team in our vibrant Manchester office. This is a full-time role based on-site, 5 days a week at our Manchester office. The ideal candidate will be based locally and have over five years’ experience in a similar role.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance to company procedures
• Dealing with phone and email enquiries
• Leading in coordination and support for Manchester office events and local Marketing
• Maintaining records, CRM systems and HR systems (specifically Unit4)
• Scheduling and attending meetings, creating agendas and taking minutes
• Organising travel and accommodation for staff
• Diary management
• Liaising with staff in other departments and with external contacts
• Ordering and maintaining stationery and equipment
• Organising and sending outgoing post
• Organising and storing paperwork, documents and computer-based information
• Social calendar management & support and leadership on CSR, cultural and teambuilding initiatives
• Occasionally supporting the London and Maidenhead offices as needed
• Administration of financial reporting/invoicing
• Project administration including raising Purchase Orders

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Ideally this person will have Professional Services, Consulting or Construction, Property or Engineering Admin experience
• Strong organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Tact, discretion, and respect for confidentiality

Values, Culture & Benefits

Integrity: Building a Better World

• Business as a force for good: We are a unique social enterprise, with all our profits contributing directly to environmental and social initiatives
• Net Zero by 2050: We are committed to net zero and building a sustainable future
• Charity Community Day: All our colleagues are encouraged to take a day off work once a year to make a meaningful impact in the community
• Sustainability Panel: McBains employees have the option of joining our sustainability panel to be the voice for change in our sustainability initiatives
• Give as You Earn: Empowering our team to back charities and causes they believe in
• Electric Vehicle Scheme – We operate an EV scheme which allows you to be part of the climate change solution, one drive at a time
• Brewgooder beers: Enjoy beers with a cause at our monthly team drinks – each sip helps to fund clean water projects!

Understanding: Your Success is Our Success

• Annual Performance Development Reviews: We're as invested in your career growth and success as you are with annual reviews to reward and refocus
• Employee Assistance Program: Anonymous on-demand support for mental health, advice and coaching needs
• "The Better Way" Award & Recognition: Our monthly award to recognise the person who exemplifies our values of Integrity, Understanding and Flexibility
• £100 Voucher for Monthly Award Winners: We celebrate your achievements, big and small!
• DEI Champion: McBains will always lead from the front in fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace
• Team Social Events: Regular team events to foster meaningful connections with your colleagues – it’s not all about work!
• Team Sports: Teamwork makes the dream work, on and off the field
• Employee Referral Scheme: Earn up to £5000 per referral by helping us build a team as exceptional as you are!
• Glassdoor 4.3 /5 Score: Don’t just take our word for it- hear from our team about why this is such a great place to work
• Professional Fees Paid: We understand you’re ambitious and we want to support your continuous learning and development
• Private Healthcare via BUPA: Our colleagues’ health and well-being are our top priorities
• Private Dental: We care about your smile as much as you do!
• Eyecare: See the world more clearly and focus on what matters, thanks to our eyecare coverage
• Travel Insurance: We understand your safety and security are important, wherever you are

Flexibility: Finding the better way

• Growing Company with Opportunities for Career Progression: Your potential is limitless here!
• Competitive Compensation Package: A comprehensive package that rewards your skills, experience, and dedication
• Hybrid Work Approach: Work-life balance tailored to your lifestyle
• Learning Management System: Never stop learning, growing, and improving thanks to our amazing LMS team
• 25 Days Holiday Allowance: Take the time you need to recharge and rejuvenate
• Buy/Sell AL: Flexible holiday so you can balance work and life your way
• Bike to Work Scheme: A healthier, greener way to start your day!
• Pension Contribution: Flexible options to help secure your long-term financial well-being
• Life Assurance: Providing peace of mind for you and your loved ones
• Interest-Free Season Ticket Loan: Making your daily commute a little easier
• Training & Development Scheme: Begin your career journey with a team that invests in you!