Customer & Office Support Manager
GMCAManchester, North West
Overview
This is a local council role (full time) with GMCA based in Manchester. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Customer & Office Support Manager
Leading a professional, welcoming and efficient customer and office support service
About the opportunity
We are seeking a highly professional, organised and customer-focused individual to join our team as Customer & Office Support Manager. This is a visible and influential role, central to providing a consistently high standard of service, creating a positive experience for visitors and colleagues, and ensuring that our offices operate smoothly.
The role requires sound judgement, flexibility and a strong commitment to public service. You will work with elected members, senior officers, partners, stakeholders and members of the public, representing the organisation with professionalism at all times.
As Customer & Office Support Manager, you will lead the delivery of a responsive, welcoming and efficient front-of-house and office support service. You will oversee day-to-day customer and workplace operations, coordinate the support team, maintain effective systems and standards, and ensure that colleagues, visitors and partners receive a professional and consistent service.
You will be an experienced people and service manager who can balance operational priorities, resolve issues constructively and identify opportunities for improvement. You will bring strong organisational and communication skills, a practical approach to problem-solving and the confidence to work collaboratively across teams and with senior stakeholders.
- Leading and coordinating high-quality reception, customer service and office support arrangements.
- Managing, supporting and developing staff to deliver clear service standards and priorities.
- Overseeing office systems, facilities-related requests, meeting support and day-to-day operational requirements.
- Handling enquiries and resolving service issues promptly, professionally and sensitively.
- Monitoring performance, workloads and customer feedback, and using this information to improve services.
- Working with colleagues and suppliers to maintain a safe, efficient and welcoming working environment.
We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates:
- A strong commitment to excellent customer service and public service values.
- Professionalism, integrity, discretion and sound judgement.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to build positive working relationships with people at all levels.
- Strong organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- A calm, adaptable and solutions-focused approach.
- Confidence using standard digital and office systems.
- A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. However, we value human talent and are looking for passionate individuals to join our organisation. Please ensure you personally complete your application and read all the instructions carefully to maximise your chances of success.
Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting, however we understand that AI may be used as a reasonable adjustment, if using AI to support your application, please give a brief explanation why to help ensure fair selection process.
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How this role compares
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GMCA has 25 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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