Operations Manager (Maternity Cover)

We are looking for a dynamic and versatile Operations Manager to join our close-knit team. We are an Oxford based company running an international jobs board for academics and researchers. We work out of a small office in the centre of Oxford. The contract is a maternity cover, until the end of June 2018. We then expect business expansion to enable us to create a permanent position with potential for both personal development and advancement within the growing company.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-today operations of the business: administration, HR, office space, equipment and facilities.
• Manage the job uploads process and be able to provide cover in case of absence/holiday.
• Manage and support the sales team to process new clients.
• Assist in the recruitment of and manage the paperwork and induction of new team members.
• Maintain the bookkeeping processes using SAGE and CRM software.
• Monitor and review supplier agreements and performance.
• Be the first port of call for incoming calls and enquiries.
• Other tasks as required.

Skills and Experience

• Experience of managing the workflows of a team.
• Experience of report writing; both financial and non-financial.
• Experience of recruitment and bringing on board new staff.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping desirable; including payables, receivables, banking and VAT returns.
• Experience of the digital space desirable.
• Confident working with a fast-paced team.
• High attention to detail.
• Other skills that would be of interest include languages, a background in digital or computer science, writing or research. If you have any of these or anything else you feel you can offer, please make sure you mention them with your application.

Salary and advantages

• £25,000 to £30,000 per annum depending on experience.
• 22 days holiday entitlement, plus bank holidays. 3 days of holiday are to be used for our annual Christmas close down.
• Stunning central Oxford location. Good public transport links. No parking so our waistlines and carbon footprint stay small.
• Supportive environment with space for professional growth.

Other Information Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.