Role: Office Assistant
Salary: £25,000 plus an excellent benefits package
Location: Central Manchester
Working Pattern: 3 days in the office 2 from home after a period of training
Are you at the start of your career and looking for a role where you can truly learn, grow, and build a long‑term future?
We're working with an excellent, people‑focused partnership business based in central Manchester that is looking for an Office Assistant to join their friendly and supportive team.
This role is ideal for someone with some office experience who is now ready to step into a position with real career progression. You'll work very closely with the Office Manager, who will fully train, support, and mentor you, with the aim of helping you progress into a more senior role over time.
Duties include:
General Administration
Welcome visitors and clients, ensuring they have a positive experience
Help arrange travel bookings such as trains, hotels, and taxis
Assist with typing documents, preparing simple reports, and formatting information
Manage incoming post, including sorting, scanning, and distributing
Help keep the office calendar up to date with meetings and staff availability
Monitor and respond to general office emails where required
Answer telephone calls and direct enquiries to the right person
Order and maintain office supplies such as stationery and kitchen items
Support with organising meetings, including setting up Microsoft Teams calls and meeting rooms
Work closely with the Office Manager and wider team to provide general supportFinance Support
Assist with basic billing tasks and updating information on internal systems
Help process expenses and credit card receipts, ensuring all information is accurate
Support with checking and organising financial documentsPlanning Support
Assist with uploading documents and information to online systems (e.g. planning portals)
Help prepare materials for projects and consultations
Organise and save documents correctly in the company's filing systems
Support the team with sending documents to clientsIf you are looking to start your career in a truly supportive company, then please apply directly to the advert.
Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application