Spotlight On: St. Michael’s Manchester and the Rise of Business Support Opportunities
St. Michael’s is the most ambitious and high-profile developments Manchester has seen in years. Located in the heart of the city, this landmark project is set to transform the commercial landscape, creating new demand for business support professionals who can match the pace and performance that modern businesses require.
In this Spotlight On, we explore how St. Michael’s is creating opportunity, and what employers should consider when building high-performing support teams in this new business hub.
The Landscape: A Game-Changing Development
St. Michael’s is redefining the Manchester skyline. The £400 million mixed-use development includes premium office space, a five-star international hotel, high-end restaurants and rooftop dining, all located within a stone’s throw of Spinningfields.
With global tenants already confirmed, and the No.1 St. Michael’s office building expected to attract leading financial, legal and professional services firms, the bar is set high. These are businesses that value not only strong leadership but also seamless executive and operational support.
The Impact: Professionalism Meets Pace
With the arrival of St. Michael’s, Manchester is moving closer to the feel of a global commercial centre. For business support professionals, this shift creates new expectations and opportunities.
We are seeing increased demand for:
- Executive Assistants who are commercially aware, discreet and capable of supporting high-level decision-making
- Office Managers who can manage premium workspaces
- Front of House staff with corporate polish and a client-first mindset
- Chiefs of Staff and Operations Managers who can partner with founders and boards as strategic enablers
Candidates looking to work in this part of the city are ambitious, proactive and deeply invested in professional development. Businesses must meet that energy if they want to attract and retain the best talent.
Our Insight: How to Stand Out as an Employer
The employers moving into St. Michael’s are forward-thinking, well-resourced and intent on building brand presence. To hire effectively in this environment, it is essential to:
- Move quickly. The best support talent is in high demand
- Offer a clear EVP. Hybrid working, flexibility and progression are all front of mind
- Invest in onboarding and ongoing development. Support staff are increasingly strategic and want to grow
What Candidates Can Expect
For business support professionals, an opportunity to work at St. Michael’s offers so much more than a role. It offers the chance to be part of a thriving community at the heart of Manchester’s future. You can expect to work in a vibrant, fast-paced environment surrounded by some of the world’s leading hospitality brands, premium office spaces, and ambitious businesses. It is a place where your skills will be valued, your standards matched, and your career can thrive alongside the very best talent the city has to offer.
St. Michael’s is more than a building. It is a statement about Manchester’s future. As the city grows, so too does the opportunity for business support professionals to thrive in roles that are visible, valued and vital.
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