Working with a fantastic charity in the south of Leeds, this team are looking to recruit an operations Manager to support their administrative support team on a day-to-day basis. This role will initially be a 6-month FTC but will hopefully be become permanent, fully on site based. As the Operations Manager you will be responsible for strengthening internal systems and to ensure the smooth running and efficiently of the teams. Working across office, support, systems, and all administrative functions to ensure all running smoothly. Key duties will involve:
To lead and manage operational functions including administrative systems, facilities, and operational resources.
Ensure all premises are safe, accessible, and well-maintained.
Oversee contractors, cleaners, repairs, and equipment servicing.
Ensure utility supplies are maintained
Ensure policies and procedures are reviewed on the relevant dates
Working with Policy & Procedure Review Group to update and circulate polices as required
Ensure staff and Trustees have access to all policies.
Ensuring compliance with health and safety, fire and accessibility
To work with the General Manager
Ensuring effective staff communications across all locations, as identified.
Support events, visitors, audits
Contribute and take a lead in continuous improvement in services and efficiency.
Active involvement as a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT)
Working with General Manager to set and monitor operational expenditure within budget.
To undertake any other duties requested by line manager.
This is a fantastic opportunity to really support and work at the heart of this charity, there will be come travel within role and therefore a car driver with access to a vehicle is essential. The successful candidate will have;
Proven experience in operational management
Experience of managing operational budgets
Good organisational and time management skills with attention to detail
Experience of managing administration teams / support staff
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 or equivalent and digital administration tools including. CRM systems
Ability to manage multiple tasks and work calmly under pressure.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Project management experience
Experience of managing multiple teams
Experience of charity governance and reporting requirements
Experience managing budgets or overseeing contracts
If you have experience of working within the 3rd sector at an operational management level and can commit to this long term role which will hopefully go permanent, please send your CV for review