Operations Manager London, England
Job description
It's feeling inspired to deliver to the very highest standards, and it’s supporting The Royal Family in their official duties. This is what makes working for the Royal Household exceptional.
The Private Secretary’s Office (PSO) acts as the primary source of advice to The King on constitutional, governmental, and political matters in the UK, His other Realms and the wider Commonwealth. They are responsible for organising The King and The Queen Consort’s official programmes, as well as speeches and messages, patronages, and correspondence from members of the public.
As Operations Manager you will provide financial, strategic and administrative support to PSO Central whilst managing the Office Assistant.
As part of your role supporting the delivery of departmental initiatives and plans, you will compile the department’s Annual Business Plan and support the Director of Operations by managing the department’s budget. You will interpret and report on management information, reporting trends and issues as appropriate.
In addition to managing projects, you will review project outputs and objectives across the department, aligning them with organisational priorities, ensuring continuous improvement and advising colleagues on best practice.
You will also assist with a variety of other areas and through this you will expand your skills within a truly unique environment.
With experience of providing high-level support to senior colleagues and exceptional project management skills, you are exactly who we’re looking for.
You’ll have experience of budget planning, analysis and forecasting, as well as an excellent eye for detail and the ability to solve problems.
With excellent drafting and verbal communication, you will be confident liaising with a wide range of individuals and organisations.
Resilient and determined with proven planning and project management skills, you will strategically manage your own time and prioritize the work of those around you.
As a digitally fluent and capable administrator, you will work to high standards and be diligent about detail.
Your proactive, flexible and adaptable approach will allow you to work independently, showing initiative in fast moving situations.
As a strong collaborator, you will enjoy working within a passionate and dedicated team.
