Administrative Assistant

**Company Overview**

Ready Steady Store is a leading provider in the self-storage industry, offering affordable and modern storage solutions tailored for both homes and businesses. With a commitment to growth and excellence, we prioritise our people and aim to create a welcoming environment across our expanding network of stores.
**Summary**

We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our dynamic team at Ready Steady Store in Worsley. This role is vital in supporting our operations and enhancing customer satisfaction through efficient administrative support. If you are organised, proactive, and passionate about contributing to a growing company, we want to hear from you
**Responsibilities**

**General Administration**
- Act as a central point of contact for internal and external queries
- Manage diaries, schedule meetings, and support with travel bookings
- Organise meeting logistics, including minute taking and action tracking
- Support with the organisation of post, stationery orders, and general office supplies
- Upload and maintain files and records to ensure accuracy and accessibility

**Operational Support**
- Liaise with suppliers, contractors, and service providers as needed
- Coordinate hotel, transport, and meeting bookings
- Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team, including diary coordination, meeting preparation, and follow-up on agreed actions
- Assist the Executive Assistant with managing incoming requests, ensuring they are directed to the correct person/department

**HR & Recruitment Support**
- Assist with reviewing CVs and organising interview processes
- Coordinate employee references and onboarding tasks such as induction scheduling

**Project & Data Support**
- Provide administrative support for business projects, including scheduling contractor visits and tracking deadlines
- Support with raising purchase orders, tracking supplier quotes, and maintaining contractor/supplier records
- Compile and present data in reports to support decision-making

**Marketing Support**
- Assist in managing feedback from platforms (e.g., Google, Feefo), liaising with operations teams to ensure timely responses and escalation where required
- Provide administrative support to the Marketing team as required, including coordination of campaigns, handling supplier communications, and assisting with events or promotional activity
- Maintain organised records of marketing materials and communications

**Qualifications - Essentials**
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in an administration role
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Confident and proactive approach to managing tasks
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and work under pressure

**Qualifications - Desirable**
- Experience in supporting projects and/or operational functions
- Familiarity with multi-site or operational business environments

**Call-To-Action**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
- Work from home

Application question(s):

- Do you have strong organisational skills with attention to detail?

**Experience**:

- Administrative: 2 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manchester, M28 2QB