Operations Manager

Michael Page (UK); Whitstable; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Operations Manager in Whitstable. This role involves overseeing daily operations across HQ and local sites, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring smooth workflows. Ideal candidates will have project management experience, exceptional organisational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft products. A competitive daily rate is offered alongside opportunities in a collaborative, focused company environment.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Collaborative environment

Continuous opportunity

Qualifications

• Experience in project management and/or business operations.
• Exceptional organisational skills to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across functions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operational activities at HQ and local entities.
• Coordinate office setup, vendor relationships, and processes.
• Implement project management systems to streamline communication.

Skills

Project management

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Experience in fast-paced environments

Microsoft Office proficiency

Solution-oriented

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Outlook

OneDrive

SharePoint

Job description

• Exciting Opportunity to make role your own
• Immediate start available with potential permanent opportunities

About Our Client

The client is a respected organisation in the pharmaceutical industry, known for its contributions and commitment to excellence. As a start up company, it provides a focused and collaborative environment in which you can grow with the business.

Job Description

• Oversee day-to-day operational activities, ensuring smooth office functioning across HQ and local entities.
• Coordinate office setup, facilities, vendor relationships, and operational processes to support business continuity.
• Implement and maintain project management systems that streamline communication and workflow across teams.
• Manage operational documentation, project plans, and reporting to ensure clarity, accuracy, and accountability.
• Drive cross-functional coordination, ensuring operational alignment with legal, finance, compliance, and governance standards.
• Lead vendor contracting processes and support operational budget tracking, forecasting, and payment workflows.
• Monitor adherence to contract terms, operational milestones, and service-level expectations.
• Manage high-level organisational calendars and operational meeting structures, including agendas, minutes, and follow-ups.
• Lead operational initiatives such as internal events, onboarding processes, and document-management system implementation.
• Provide executive operational support, including travel logistics and budget reporting, to enable efficient leadership decision-making.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Operations Manager should have:

• Experience in project management and/or business operations
• Exceptional organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across functions and cultures.
• Demonstrable ability to build trusted relationships across an organisation and externally to facilitate effective collaboration.
• Experience of working both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency using Microsoft products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint)
• Proactive, tenacious and solution-oriented with the capacity to thrive in the ambiguity of a start-up company

What's on Offer

• Competitive daily rate
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and focused company.
• On-going role

If you are ready to bring your expertise as an Operations Manager to a role in Whistable, apply today!