Administration Assistant – Post Room & Reception

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic Administration Assistant to join our busy post‑room and reception team at Express Solicitors in Sharston, Manchester. The role involves handling incoming and outgoing mail, supporting reception duties and providing general office administration to ensure a smooth, professional environment.

Key responsibilities

• Sort, scan and frank incoming mail and parcels.
• Prepare and maintain meeting rooms, including ordering refreshments.
• Answer telephone calls courteously and direct enquiries.
• Perform photocopying, printing and other routine admin tasks.
• Handle manual lifting of boxes and stock supplies.
• Order and manage stationery and kitchen supplies.
• Complete daily and weekly checklists and keep the office tidy.
• Undertake ad‑hoc duties as required.

Required profile

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above.
• Previous administrative or customer‑facing experience.
• Experience handling telephone enquiries.
• Prior reception or switchboard experience is advantageous.
• NVQ or business administration qualifications are a plus.
• Experience in a law or legal services environment is desirable.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £22,902 to £26,723 per year, dependent on age.
• Standard working hours 8:30 am‑5:30 pm, Monday‑Thursday.
• Clear progression routes to secretarial, HR, IT or specialised legal support roles.
• Supportive team within a leading personal‑injury law firm.