Office Manager
| Posting date: | 29 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,000 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | 5% pension contribution |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 28 June 2025 |
| Location: | M1 6FQ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Textile Institute |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Office Manager 2025 |
Summary
About the Role
We're looking for an experienced, confident, and highly proactive Office Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day running of our office and support the wider team. This is a role for an independent thinker; we want someone who sees what needs doing and just gets on with it.
You'll be the go-to person for keeping everything ticking over; managing relationships, handling facilities, supporting CEO and Honorary Officers, and jumping into a range of administration and support tasks. You’ll need to be comfortable using current IT systems and able to work across multiple platforms with minimal supervision.
Job Purpose
The Office Manager is responsible for the smooth running of the office and providing comprehensive administrative and operational support to ensure the charity meets its strategic and day-to-day goals. As part of a small team, the Office Manager plays a pivotal role in coordinating key functions such as HR administration, H&S matters, finance support, governance, facilities, and stakeholder communications.
About The Textile Institute
The Textile Institute is a leading institution dedicated to advancing the textile industry through education, research, and innovation. We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Office Manager to join our team and ensure the smooth operation of our office.
The Textile Institute is the professional body for people and organisations working in the textile, clothing and footwear associated industries worldwide. For more than 115 years, the Institute has been bringing together professionals from all over the world for the exchange of ideas, and a social community promoting friendship among members. It is an international organisation governed by a Council representing members globally.
The Textile Institute is run democratically by and for its members all over the world by, the Trustees of the Institute, and representatives from Sections, Special Interest Groups and internal Standing Committees.
As a registered Charity with a Royal Charter the role of the Institute is to advance the general interests of the textile industry worldwide, more particularly in relation to the acquisition and application of knowledge for the benefit of mankind.
The role will be based at the Institutes international headquarters (TIIHQ) in the city centre of Manchester.
Key Responsibilities:
Office Management
Administrative Support
Finance
HR Support
Governance and Compliance
Communications and Events
Person Specification
Essential:
• Proven experience in office administration or management, preferably in a charity or non-profit environment
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and a sense of pride in keeping things in order
• Tech-savvy and confident with online systems, digital forms, shared files, calendars, and cloud-based tools, proficiency in Microsoft Office and general IT literacy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
• High level of discretion and integrity
Benefits:
• Modern workspace in central Manchester
• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), increasing by 1 day per year of service up to a maximum of 30 days
• Attractive pension
• Life assurance scheme provided after successful completion of the probation period
• Friendly and collaborative working environment
This is a brilliant role for someone who thrives on variety, enjoys making things run smoothly, and wants to be part of a growing and ambitious organisation.
How to Apply: Please send a CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role to Dr Jane Wood CText FTI
We're looking for an experienced, confident, and highly proactive Office Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day running of our office and support the wider team. This is a role for an independent thinker; we want someone who sees what needs doing and just gets on with it.
You'll be the go-to person for keeping everything ticking over; managing relationships, handling facilities, supporting CEO and Honorary Officers, and jumping into a range of administration and support tasks. You’ll need to be comfortable using current IT systems and able to work across multiple platforms with minimal supervision.
Job Purpose
The Office Manager is responsible for the smooth running of the office and providing comprehensive administrative and operational support to ensure the charity meets its strategic and day-to-day goals. As part of a small team, the Office Manager plays a pivotal role in coordinating key functions such as HR administration, H&S matters, finance support, governance, facilities, and stakeholder communications.
About The Textile Institute
The Textile Institute is a leading institution dedicated to advancing the textile industry through education, research, and innovation. We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Office Manager to join our team and ensure the smooth operation of our office.
The Textile Institute is the professional body for people and organisations working in the textile, clothing and footwear associated industries worldwide. For more than 115 years, the Institute has been bringing together professionals from all over the world for the exchange of ideas, and a social community promoting friendship among members. It is an international organisation governed by a Council representing members globally.
The Textile Institute is run democratically by and for its members all over the world by, the Trustees of the Institute, and representatives from Sections, Special Interest Groups and internal Standing Committees.
As a registered Charity with a Royal Charter the role of the Institute is to advance the general interests of the textile industry worldwide, more particularly in relation to the acquisition and application of knowledge for the benefit of mankind.
The role will be based at the Institutes international headquarters (TIIHQ) in the city centre of Manchester.
Key Responsibilities:
Office Management
Administrative Support
Finance
HR Support
Governance and Compliance
Communications and Events
Person Specification
Essential:
• Proven experience in office administration or management, preferably in a charity or non-profit environment
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and a sense of pride in keeping things in order
• Tech-savvy and confident with online systems, digital forms, shared files, calendars, and cloud-based tools, proficiency in Microsoft Office and general IT literacy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
• High level of discretion and integrity
Benefits:
• Modern workspace in central Manchester
• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), increasing by 1 day per year of service up to a maximum of 30 days
• Attractive pension
• Life assurance scheme provided after successful completion of the probation period
• Friendly and collaborative working environment
This is a brilliant role for someone who thrives on variety, enjoys making things run smoothly, and wants to be part of a growing and ambitious organisation.
How to Apply: Please send a CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role to Dr Jane Wood CText FTI