Business Operations Coordinator

Morgan Jones Recruitment; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

Flexible hours

School hours option

Job summary

Morgan Jones Recruitment is seeking a part-time Business Operations Coordinator to support a founder in a Kent-based manufacturing and ecommerce business. Based on site in Manston, you will act as the founder's trusted right-hand, coordinating HR admin, recruitment, and daily operations to keep the business running smoothly as it grows.

In this central role you will manage the founder's diary, oversee HR admin activities, organise meetings and travel, and help document processes to improve

Qualifications

• Minimum three years' experience supporting a director, founder or senior leader.
• Strong HR administration experience.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for internal and external enquiries.
• Manage the founder's diary, inbox and priorities.
• Coordinate recruitment activities and interview scheduling.
• Oversee HR administration, including onboarding, contracts and absence records.
• Organise meetings, travel arrangements and business events.
• Track actions, deadlines and business priorities.
• Maintain company records, contracts and important documentation.
• Support compliance, audit and health & safety administration.
• Develop and document processes to improve efficiency.
• Prepare meeting briefings, notes and follow-up actions.
• Manage supplier renewals, subscriptions and general business correspondence.

Skills

HR administration

Executive support

Organisation

Microsoft 365

Google Workspace

Tools

Monday.com

Job description

Business Operations Coordinator | Manston, Kent | 25-30 Hours | £35,000-£40,000 FTE (Pro Rata) Be the trusted right-hand to a business founder in a growing Kent-based company. Varied role covering executive support, HR administration, recruitment, process improvement and business coordination.

Business Operations Coordinator Location: Manston, Kent (On-site)Hours: Part-time, 25-30 hours per weekSalary: £35,000-£40,000 FTE, pro rata depending on experience

The Opportunity Our client is a successful and growing manufacturing and ecommerce business seeking an experienced Business Operations Coordinator to become the central hub of the organisation. This is far more than a traditional PA position. Acting as the founder's trusted support, you will help drive efficiency across the business, coordinate priorities, manage key administrative functions, and ensure day-to-day operations continue to run smoothly as the company grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for internal and external enquiries.
• Manage the founder's diary, inbox and priorities.
• Coordinate recruitment activities and interview scheduling.
• Oversee HR administration, including onboarding, contracts and absence records.
• Organise meetings, travel arrangements and business events.
• Track actions, deadlines and business priorities.
• Maintain company records, contracts and important documentation.
• Support compliance, audit and health & safety administration.
• Develop and document processes to improve efficiency.
• Prepare meeting briefings, notes and follow-up actions.
• Manage supplier renewals, subscriptions and general business correspondence.

About You

• Essential Minimum three years' experience supporting a director, founder or senior leader.
• Strong HR administration experience.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise effectively and make sound decisions.
• Confident dealing with colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 and/or Google Workspace.
• Proactive, resilient and highly organised.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within manufacturing, ecommerce or product-based businesses.
• Process improvement and documentation experience.
• Knowledge of ISO standards, compliance or health & safety administration.
• Experience using project management platforms such as Monday.com.
• CIPD qualification or HR training.

Why Join Our Client?

• Influential role within a growing business.
• Flexible part-time hours, including consideration of school-hours working.
• Workplace pension.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on business growth and success.

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.