Assistant Operations Manager Buntingford, England
Job description
Who are Stagestruck?
We are a genuinely integrated creative agency delivering world-class experiences, events and communications for global brands. We are a people-first business that inspires and respects each other. Our founding belief was to push boundaries and have fun, and we stay true to that belief today. Since day-one we have been delighting our clients with our imagination, passion and meticulous attention to detail. But what our clients love most; is that we never, ever let them down.
We are genuinely integrated. We are creative problem solvers. We are unapologetically detailed. No egos, just passion.
The team:
Stagestruck is fully integrated onsite and is full of talent from multi-disciplines - Technicians, Event Producers, Scenic Carpenters, Designers, Project Managers, Content Producers, and a talented bunch of back office people making sure it works together! We all collaborate to deliver pioneering work for our clients.
We are truly integrated, with everything under one roof.
Stagestruck Behaviours:
Our behaviours define us. They are not optional or aspirational, they are expected and underpin everything we do.
- Excellence… in everything we do.
- Creativity… from everybody in the company.
- Safety… comes first, for our team, our clients, our audiences and the public.
- Agility… in the way we wok and react
- Sustainability… in every way possible.
- Respect… For our colleagues, our clients and for people from all walks of life.
We celebrate different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds. As an equal opportunity employer, we believe in the power of a diverse and inclusive team. We are committed to building a stronger diverse and inclusive creative work environment.
About the role
Working closely with the operations team, the Assistant Operation’s Manager will tie up the administrative function of the operations team to ensure that the business and its core systems continue to operate efficiently with minimal interruptions and that issues are dealt with in a timely fashion, whilst identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. You will need to develop a wide skillset where you are able to pick up any of the roles within the operations team from time to time.
The role of the Assistant Operations Manager is varied and will grow and flex with the needs of the business.
Our offices are in a remote location with no public transport routes nearby, therefore it is preferable that applicants hold a current driving licence and their own means of transport.
Your duties will include:
- Database management – assets, clients, projects and suppliers.
- Facilities maintenance planning and delivery
- Sustainability measurement for external projects
- Office management
- Procedure and systems improvement
- Transport management
- Project resourcing & support
- Purchase ordering
- Supply chain management
- Freelancer database management
- Supplier inductions.
- Health and Safety administration as and when support is required.
- Construct schedules and budgets for internal projects and present for approval
We are looking for someone who:
- Is forward thinking and able to identify opportunities for the department and company to move towards.
- Is capable of starting and completing projects on their own and that the projects are completed in a timely and accurate fashion.
- Has an ability to manage and implement change quickly.
- Is organized, adaptable, personable, and capable
Experience & Qualifications
- Operational and/or Site and Office management experience.
- Strong Administration experience
We actively encourage ongoing skills development and will support with both on and offsite training courses and qualifications.
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours Monday to Friday), Permanent.
Salary: Starting salary £35k - £40k pa
How we will support you:
At Stagestruck our family is only ever as good as the talented people that choose to call it ‘home’. We are committed to providing the support needed for people to do their best work and have fun doing it.
These are some of the things Stagestruck have in place for our employees:
From day one you will benefit from:
· 22 days paid holiday, plus the option to buy more
· Don’t work on your birthday! You will receive an extra day’s leave on your birthday. We will also contribute toward a birthday meal up to £75
· Lunch is provided at the head office, we have a fully stocked canteen
· Christmas shut down, we usually operate a company close between Christmas and New Year – this is on top of your holiday entitlement
· Regular socials, and legendary annual summer and Christmas parties
· Telephone allowance
· Volunteering days
· EAP
With length of service you will gain:
· Discretionary bonuses
· Death in service benefit
· Share scheme
· Medical and life insurance
And more!!!
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Buntingford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Operational and/or Site and Office management experience.: 1 year (required)
- Administrative: 1 year (required)
Work Location: One location
