Operations Manager

Alvarium Investments Limited; Newbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Newbury seeks an Operations Manager to oversee compliance, HR processes, and supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, thrive in a busy environment, and be eager to learn and grow within the company.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic with a focus on development.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage compliance and audit checks effectively.
• Oversee recruitment and HR protocols.
• Ensure health & safety regulations are followed.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Positive Attitude

Resilience

Attention to Detail

Job description

Permanent - Operations - Newbury, United Kingdom

About Us

Our Purpose:

• To help people move on with their lives

Our Core Values:

• We do the right thing
• We practise open and real communication
• We deliver on our commitments
• We are the best we can be
• We embrace new and innovative solutions to constantly improve what we do

Our Mission:

• To reach a 25% market share of all property sales and lets in our region, whilst achieving Net Zero carbon emissions by 2030.

Our philosophy to hard work is simple. While it may not lead to success on its own, it remains one of the prerequisites of success within Jones Robinson Estate Agents Ltd. The ideal employee is someone who is looking long term to pursue a career rather than a job and is determined to succeed.

This is not a “hire and fire” company. We do not easily employ someone and once we make a commitment we do our utmost to keep our part of the bargain. We have a certain standard and work ethos which we endeavour to equip you to meet. However, it is important for you to recognise that in this company your success is in your hands.

There are three essential criteria that we seek in the individuals we employ:

• Communication – the ability to communicate effectively with your colleagues and your customers is essential. You will need to be confident and professional.
• Attitude – You will need to be positive, enthusiastic, resilient and determined.
• Organisation – we deal with huge volumes of people in busy and hectic environments. The ability to be highly organised and methodical in your approach to your daily tasks is essential.

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race; religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Job Description

Full Time Position: Operations Manager

Hours: Monday - Friday 8.30am-5.30pm

What are the traits of a Jones Robinson employee?

You are someone who:

Is eager to learn new things

Is confident to admit mistakes

Is easy to get on with

Is proud of providing an excellent service

Thrives in a busy environment

Is comfortable accepting criticism and acting on it

Gets a kick out of pleasing people

Is honest and trustworthy

You have:

A strong work ethic

Great attention to detail

The ability to work under pressure

Responsibilities in this role are:

• Management of group compliance and audit checks, in conjunction with Lettings Operations Director

• Management of recruitment and HR processes and protocols

• Managing Health & Safety policies and protocols

• New joiner inductions and onboarding

• Management of company hardware, in conjunction with IT supplier

• Procurement and managing relationships with suppliers ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget

• Management of intruder and fire alarms where required

• Compilation of company statistics as required

We require all candidates to submit their application via the link on our website careers page at

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