Part-Time Operations Manager - 2 year contract
Our excellent client in Stroud is looking for a part time Operations Manager to join the team on in an initial contract set to last 2 years, with the possibility of being extended further.
In this role, you will act as a mid-point between three administrators, and the senior CEO/Chair/Trustee level of the business to oversee the organisation's current and upcoming projects, ensuring their smooth running, and adherence to expected timescales.
Whilst this role is set in an educational organisation, previous experience in this industry is not strictly necessary, so long as you are a capable, autonomous individual with previous office experience and excellent time management skills.
Hybrid working may be offered once all initial training completed, however you will be required in-office 1-2 days per week minimum. Please note, this office is inaccessible via public transport, however, free parking is provided on site.
Responsibilities
- Produce action and project plans to ensure that tasks are completed within agreed timescales.
- Ensure that all appropriate stakeholders are engaged in planning and implementation of new projects.
- Provide updates and reporting on projects to wider staff and senior board.
- Provide regular updates/newsletters to staff and students.
- Take feedback from wider staff and students on new initiatives, improving experience where possible.
- Provide relevant information and materials to students and staff ahead of enrolment/course start dates.
- Learn newly implemented company system and act as a 'super user' and be the point of contact for related enquiries.
- Set up new users on company systems.
- Update and amend organisation policies, keeping all staff and student well informed of amendments.
- Support CEO with course financials and budgeting, reporting any additional costs identified during consultation with course directors.
- Any other ad hoc admin and support duties.
Key Attributes
- Previous office experience
- Excellent time management skills
- Autonomous
- Ability to juggle multiple projects at one time.
- Highly adaptable.
- Ability to drive or reliable mode of transport (due to remote location)
Hours: 22 - 30 hours per week (Up to you) - Flexible on days and start/finish times. Hybrid working also on offer following initial training and inductions.
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 pro rata, negotiable depending on experience.