Manchester has changed so much in the last decade and everywhere you look is a new building, co-working space or coffee shop full of laptops and working professionals. A change is happening which could be creating opportunities for admin professionals.
Manchester truly is the Northern powerhouse and living up to its name. Major companies are setting up or expanding here from big names like Amazon, Deloitte and BBC to fast growing start ups in tech, property and the creative sectors. So from an admin perspective this means more businesses, more teams and more people who need support. Office Managers, PAs and Administrators are the backbone of these businesses.
But gone are the days of the 9-5 and now half the team might be working from home whilst others travel and this is a shift which has changed the admin world completely. Modern admin roles in Manchester are no longer about just managing diaries or booking meeting rooms, they are about holding teams together and being the backbone of businesses. From coordinating online meetings, managing digital systems and most importantly keeping communication running smoothly, despite physical distance. If anything, he rise of flexible working has made admin professionals more important, adding real value as we navigate these changes.
Offices are becoming more community driven and culture focused with an emphasis on wellbeing, diversity, collaboration and team building. This is good news for admin professionals who thrive in people oriented environments, ready to plan wellbeing initiatives and events which will bring teams together despite spending less time in the office.
Admin professionals are far more than just “support” – they are a vital part of business strategy and team building. The roles may be evolving but the fundamentals of organisation, empathy and initiative still matter – maybe even more than ever.
