Jobs, fresher vacancy - Operations Manager • UK

Company: James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd

UK

We are currently working in partnership with a prestigious art institution based in West Central London, who are recruiting for a Operations Manager on a 3 month fixed term or temporary contract.The position is due to start immediately, with the potential to go full time. The salary on offer is £46,473 per annum and the daily rate is negotiable dependent on experienceDuties will include (but are not limited to): Supervise the Reception and Administration team, ensuring a professional and welcoming experience for all visitors to the Gallery offices and the timely, high-quality delivery of administrative tasksCoordinate service contracts, including waste disposal, cleaning, staff catering, and pest control, ensuring services are delivered efficiently and meet required standardsCarry out routine checks of both front-of-house and back-of-house areas to maintain safety, cleanliness, and operational readinessEnsure office spaces are well-presented, with appropriate maintenance of facilities, furniture, and general resources to support a high standard of environmentSupport the effective running of the Helpdesk service, assisting with logging, tracking, and resolving facilities-related queries and issuesAssist managers in the planning and coordination of crowd control and queue management strategies, particularly during high-traffic periods or special eventsProvide reception cover as required, maintaining a courteous and professional front-of-house service during staff absences or busy periods Experience required: Experience of dealing with a wide range of stakeholders and contract management experienceDemonstrable experience in upholding service levelsAbility to manage budgetsAbility to communicate effectively and appropriatelyStrong organisational skillsAbility to showcase a high level of administrative skills Skills, knowledge and expertise required: Have good attention to detail with regards to presentationProvide good customer service to internal and external customersActively look for improvements to processes and procedures Rewards and Benefits: Flexible working daysOnsite cateringFamily leave Working hours: 35 hours per weekMonday - Friday, 9am-5pm Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.Don't forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.