Operations Manager Permanent

We are currently working with a really exciting fashion recruitment company and they are looking for a passionate, incredibly organised and experienced Operations Manager to be the driving force in the day to day running of the back office. As an Operations Manager you will be accountable for a number of business administration tasks and to be responsible for the ongoing development and management of company marketing and communications.

You will be confident, organised, committed, with excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to work as an active team member.  Furthermore you will have an appreciation of the fashion & retail industry and be motivated by the prospect of career progression within the business.

You will take over Administrative duties, Financial duties and Marketing duties including:

• Database work – managing the integrity of the database system
• Assisting in the maintenance of facilities including management of suppliers.
• Organise and supply all catering/cleaning/maintenance requirements for the offices
• Responsible for office health and safety procedures
• General office administration management
• Motivate and organise the team (i.e. Regarding social calendar, charity goals, staff events)
• Supporting the MDs of both business units
• Provide support to Directors/Associate Directors of the business
• Production of client presentations
• Maintain employee holiday applications, approval process
• Issue of contracts of employment and offer letters
• Production of reports for key account clients
• Providing key account management support and liaison with client and/or remote employees
• Carry out internal compliance checks and reporting on findings

Financial:

• Coding supplier invoices and staff expenses
• System liaison with Accounts Dept re Aspire /Tempaid administration/codes
• Conduct integrity assurance on all invoices/expenses
• Control and distribution of accounts documents, eg P45s, statements, banking docs.
• Liaison with accounts, payroll & credit control personnel.
• Maintaining financial timetables – payroll, invoices, expenses, deadlines

Marketing

• Build and maintain relationships with press and industry bloggers
• Upload of press releases and submission to online media
• Provide administrative support to Consultant use of Twitter & Facebook
• Administer content and commentary for twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Blogs
• Organise  marketing and promotion activities in order to add value and further strengthen the relationship between client and
• Ongoing development of website and liaison with web/digital services provider 4MAT
• Building ‘follower’ numbers of  social media presence
• Become an expert in digital marketing and candidate engagement
• Maintain awareness of competitor marketing and online activity with the objective of being the leading presence in the sectors
• Complete analysis of marketing and ROI.
• Lead board level marketing meetings on a monthly basis reporting on activity, benefits, outcomes and new initiatives

Experience/Skills Required

• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good numerical skills
• PC skills – Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint required
• Ideally experienced in working within an office environment in a support role, and interaction with people of varying positions and seniority