operations manager

We are seeking an experienced operations manager to provide maternity cover for 14 months. 13 months maternity leave Inc. annual leave cover, including a handover. Part time: 2.5 days a week / 20 hrs a week.

They will oversee all operational aspects of our organisation as well as the daily operations of our office, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in all areas., Finance

• Collaborate with external financial support, bookkeeper, and accountant, to coordinate all financial processes.


• Maintain forecasts, reporting to the CEO so they can allocate resources to effectively meet operational requirements within budgetary constraints of the business.


• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions accurately and in a timely manner. Sage and bookkeeping admin is conducted externally.


• Assist with payroll processing and related tasks, such as benefits, pensions, and monitoring changes as they occur.


• Maintain relationships with suppliers, vendors, and internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of services. Manage the resolve all questions or discrepancies related to finance.


IT

• First line IT support is provided by Link IT. Coordinate relationship with the IT support team and any active IT related calls.


• Coordinate the procurement of IT hardware and software, understand the business requirements, budgets, and seamless rollout of kit.


• Maintain the internal IT infrastructure with support for our external IT team Link IT.


• Knowledge of SharePoint, planning and project management of server to SharePoint migration rollout, advantageous but not essential.


• Timesheet administrative management.


• Collaborate with colleagues, internal and external on any IT escalations and issues.


• IT new starter and induction set ups.


Office administration and processes

• Maintain office efficiency by monitoring and managing administrative systems, procedures, and policies. Implement operational strategies to optimise productivity, streamline processes, and achieve organisational goals where appropriate.


• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.


• Manage and maintain H&S alongside the office administrator.


• Respond to operational issues and emergencies promptly, implementing corrective actions and contingency plans, as necessary.


HR

• Assist with HR related tasks, including recruitment, onboarding, appraisal admin as required, and employee record management.


• Work alongside the engineering manager to ensure internal HR in managed.


• Collaborate with department heads and senior management to support organisational goals and initiatives. Prepare reports, presentations, and documents as required by management.


• Coordination and administration of all benefits - pensions, cycle scheme, car scheme, private health, DIS and IPP.
  
  The successful candidate will be highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks independently and simultaneously., Proven experience in operations management. Mid to senior level experience essential.


• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to independently prioritise tasks effectively.


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all work activities.


• Higher level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required - Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Outlook / Teams / SharePoint.


• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with individuals at all levels.


• Strong numerical aptitude and diligence, with the ability to accurately analyse and interpret financial data.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive financial and HR information with discretion.
  
  Randle Engineering provides innovative design & simulation services to a whole variety of sectors and customers within the UK and globally. The operations manager is looking for a proactive, dynamic, and organised team member to cover her maternity leave.
  
  Salary: Competitive salary, full time equivalent per annum will be pro rata amount (dependent on experience) - contact for further details, Competitive salary, pro rata


• Your pension - Standard scheme 5% employee contribution (can be increased) and 3% employer for the duration of your employment after 3 months.


• Your holiday - 12.5 days holiday pro rata based on a 2.5 day week (in addition to public holidays pro rata)


• Your destination - Free parking


This position offers an exciting opportunity to be the custodian of the operations department and contribute to the success of our organisation.