Operations Administrator
| Posting date: | 07 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,000.0 to £27,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 26000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 February 2026 |
| Location: | Manchester, Greater Manchester, m1 4bt |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4759331_1767807585 |
Summary
Your new company
Hays are recruiting for a temporary to permanent Operations Administrator for an established organisation within the financial services sector who is seeking a highly organised and proactive Operations Administrator to support a specialist project team.
Your new role
This temporary‑to‑permanent role will suit someone with strong administrative capability, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast‑paced environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating daily operations, managing critical correspondence, and ensuring the smooth running of project workflows. Key Responsibilities
- Email & Correspondence Management
- Manage shared project inboxes, including triaging, tracking, and responding to incoming communications.
- Ensure timely routing of queries, following up where needed to maintain service standards.
- Maintain high levels of accuracy and professionalism in all written communication.
- Administrative & Operational Support
- Provide day‑to‑day administrative assistance to the project team to ensure smooth operational delivery.
- Support in preparing, organising, and maintaining project documentation.
- Assist with general office and organisational tasks as needed.
- Document Coordination
- Process internal requests for project‑related documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Retrieve, compile, and distribute documentation in line with defined procedures.
- Maintain structured and compliant filing records.
- Complete ad‑hoc operational tasks contributing to project milestones and team efficiency.
- Identify opportunities to streamline or improve administrative processes.
What you'll need to succeed
- 1-3 years' experience in an administrative, coordination, or office support role.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
- Confident written and verbal communication.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a small team.
- High attention to detail with strong problem‑solving abilities
What you'll get in return
- Hybrid working is available.
- This role offers a genuine opportunity to transition into a permanent position based on performance and project requirements.
- Salary between £25,000 - £27,000 dependent on experience.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
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