Office Administrator/Business Operations Associate

Cornerstone Design & Marketing Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing advertising agency based in Oldham, Manchester, is seeking an enthusiastic Office Administrator/Business Operations Associate. The successful candidate will support directors and the team, manage office tasks like phone handling and invoicing, and must possess strong organisational skills. With a salary range of £24,000 to £27,000 per year, this full-time role offers the chance to develop a career in a vibrant work environment.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a relevant business operations role.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Effective communication, both written and verbal, with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Handle phone calls, book meetings, and greet clients.
• Assist directors and the larger team with workloads.
• Organise office supplies and manage stock.
• Maintain office tidiness and undertake errands.
• Support the Client Services and Web Project Management Teams.

Skills

Highly motivated, organised and self-confident

2+ years experience in same role

Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team

Strong literacy and numeracy skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Clear communication skills

Ability to foster a positive culture

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Office Administrator/Business Operations Associate

Overview

Cornerstone are seeking an enthusiastic, talented and motivated business operations associate to work within their growing advertising agency based in Oldham, Manchester.

Our agency has been growing quickly in recent years and offers a vibrant environment to work in, as well as job progression and career development.

Working in a busy and professional environment, the successful candidate is expected to be very well organised, working well under pressure and able to adapt to changes quickly and effectively.

Key Skills

• Highly motivated, organised and self-confident
• 2+ years experience in same role (required)
• Ability to work on own initiative, but also as part of a team
• Strong both in terms of literacy and numeracy
• A working knowledge of Microsoft office, primarily Word, Excel and Outlook
• Clear and concise communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective collaboration with multiple teams, senior management, suppliers and clients
• The ability to work collaboratively with various departments, fostering a positive culture across the organisation

Key Responsibilities

• Phone Handling, booking of meetings and greeting clients
• Supporting our directors and wider team with workloads
• Compilation of survey data
• Organisation of contractors and suppliers
• Invoicing and basic quoting
• Raising orders and managing delivery deadlines
• Managing and ordering stock of office items and sundries
• Housekeeping and tidying of office
• Arranging contracts, renewals and agreements
• Errands
• Filing
• Posting
• Statements
• Processing expenses
• Proof reading and checking of documents before release
• Making required travel arrangements
• Support in all aspect of Health and Safety
• Basic administration support for the Client Services Team
• Basic administration support for the Web Project Management Team

Salary and Benefits

• Salary £24,000 – £27,000 per year (DOE)
• Annual bonus
• Full time (35 hours per week)
• Based in office