operations manager Oxford, England
Job description
Operations Manager
Full Time: £30,000-36,000
Location: Oxford (Office Based)
Staffing & Operations
- Coordinating operations and the team throughout the year, overseeing all office operations with the support from the Deputy Operations Manager (DOM)
- To recruit, train and performance manage staff and ensure that they carry out their duties professionally, efficiently, and courteously
- Ability to work calmly under pressure, prioritise and manage a varied workload
- Dealing with day-to-day administration for programmes, e.g., booking accommodation, teaching venues, travel, and tours
- Identifying and negotiating with venues, tours, caterers and other suppliers.
- Co-ordinating and planning trips and tours within and outside Oxford for various parties.
Contractor and Supplier Management
– Reprise old relations, introduce new and ensure all contracts are negotiated to comply with all business and financial aspirations
- Managing existing suppliers relations including negotiating, researching new suppliers, and building stronger links with both.
- Forecasting future growth and strategic thinking
- Innovative thinking and confidence to challenge and improve things in an engaging manner with evident interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills with an appreciation of different audiences
Financial controller
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of financial processes and systems of control in order to improve efficiency and minimise financial risk
- Suppliers: Ensuring we are getting the best deals from our host accommodation partners and other suppliers.
- Account Holder: Ensuring we are invoiced for the correct amount by our suppliers
In addition to your salary, we are pleased to offer the following benefits:
- Dining rights - lunch allowance at canteen with a daily allowance of £10 (amounting to approximately £2,000 annually).
- Free parking space in front of the office building (first come, first served).
- An annual professional development retreat with the team (accommodation and travel expenses covered).
- Regular company dine-outs.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £30,000.00-£36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Oxford, Oxfordshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
- Operations management: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 03/07/2023
