Operations Assistant Music Tech Company
Assisting the founders at a music tech company run a smoother operation whilst providing a co-ordinating role directly with all members of the content, production and administration departments and volunteers.
We are looking for someone with a passion for organising people and a flare for creating organisational systems for people to work within as part of a deeply creative enterprise.
The relatively young company that employs a small number of technical creatives producing content, resources and tools for a large and ever growing audience of music makers the world over. The aim is to grow and support this audience whilst keeping the feel of the company boutique and the those who work at the company will be part of an elite team of very talented and special individuals.
We are looking for someone who will fullfil a hybrid role that combines executive assisting along with project management and co-ordination across all departments. We believe a candidate with a passionate interest in music, film and technology will get the most job satisfaction out of this position.
With most of the company operating / living in the central belt of Scotland. Our client would want someone to come in as a valued part of that team to work together with everyone in the company whilst maintaining close daily reporting with the founders.
The role would include:
1. Day-to-day logistics planning and management
2. Project management (including budgetary)
3. Diary management and co-ordination of founders
4. Development and management of systems that help the smooth running of the company.
5. Along with the rest of the team be part of the quorum of feedback that helps check, correct and improve all front facing content and communication.
6. Helping to maintain the culture of mutual respect, support, encouragement, teamwork and creative innovation that runs throughout the company.
7. Attendance and assistance at events, trade shows, and location shoots.
Required Skillset:
8. An ability to read, edit and create spreadsheets (googlesheets)
9. Other software experience – Figma, Slack, Adobe suite (photoshop, illustrator, premiere pro) Drip, Wordpress, Woo Commerce, Shopify and internet
10. Social platforms – youtube, Instagram, Tiktok
11. Applicants must be computer literate, with a willingness and capacity to learn new software applications as part of the job.
12. The young team feel that someone with experience in project management and/or executive assisting could greatly benefit the company.
13. Experience is valued over qualifications, personality over productivity. This role will suit someone with a willingness to adventure, roll their sleeves up with the team, learn on the job. Someone who is both happy to be a team player and work as a member of a group whilst also being autonomous in certain requirements of their job.
14. Applicants must have the ability to manage their own time and be happy with a degree of creative autonomy.
The team wish to maintain the friendly and co-supportive dynamic they have built whilst running a very professional operation.
This is a new role and the new recruit will first observe the team at work and then work closely with the founders to help with operational improvements.
Whilst it is a cliche within such job postings this company really is a “people first” company. They will be meticulous in our selection of someone who is a true team player and someone who can be proud to support and celebrate the work of their colleagues.
Whilst not obligatory a willingness to travel both domestically and internationally will ensure the candidate realises the full potential benefits of the role.
Days: 4-day working week (Mon-Thu)
Role is working from Edinburgh HQ at least 3 days with Mondays being mandatory in the office
Job: 164362
Salary: £27,000 GPA