Operations Manager – Production & Distribution

The London Standard; Greater London; On-site; USD 53,533 - 107,066; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking media company as an Operations Manager, where your leadership and organisational skills will drive the efficient distribution of a weekly print publication. In this dynamic role, you will manage operational activities, oversee third-party suppliers, and ensure compliance with budgetary constraints. You will play a key part in maintaining a safe working environment and fostering relationships with stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a respected brand that values diversity, innovation, and quality service, while making a tangible impact in the media landscape of London.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and organisational skills essential for managing diverse teams.
• Experience in print distribution and contract management is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational activities for efficient distribution of the print title.
• Oversee contract management and ensure compliance with audit standards.

Skills

Organisational skills

Leadership skills

Contract management

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Time management

Decision-making

Business acumen

Job description

Operations Manager – Production & Distribution

The Standard is a media company that offers news and culture for Londoners, everywhere. We deliver content through digital, audio, video, and social platforms, as well as a new weekly print product called The London Standard. We also create live experiences and events and collaborate with a number of OOH partners.

Our headquarters are located in Finsbury Square, London.

About you

You possess strong organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to effectively manage multiple functions and a diverse, remote 3rd party workforce. You have excellent people skills, business acumen, and an exemplary work ethic. You hold an understanding of print publishing business functions, proven competency in strategic planning, procurement, and business development. Financial awareness with the ability to develop and deliver against a budget.

The role

The role is responsible for managing all operational activities to ensure the efficient distribution of the weekly print title and help oversee the management of IT infrastructure and facilities operations, delivered by third-party suppliers. You will lead and support staff, ensuring they are motivated, trained, and equipped to meet standards.

You will oversee contract and operational management of third-party suppliers to ensure cost-effective printing, as well as ensure distribution stays on budget and compliant with audit standards.

Your role also involves managing and maintaining policies and procedures to achieve business objectives, controlling operational budgets to drive profitability, and ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of the weekly publication.

You will help to implement Health & Safety policies at the Company’s office to maintain a safe working environment and manage relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.

Skills and experience

1. Experience in the print distribution space.
2. Knowledge of ABC rules and regulations.
3. Robust contract management and negotiation skills.
4. Ability to build relationships with external suppliers and negotiate competitive contracts.
5. Confident in meeting and presenting to stakeholders at all levels.
6. Excellent organisational and leadership abilities, effective at prioritising and multitasking.
7. Analytical skills to evaluate data and performance/operation metrics.
8. Problem solving, creative thinking and ability to work in team.
9. Excellent time management and decision-making skills.

Expected behaviours

1. Continuous improvement – works in a smart, flexible, and focused way, is curious, open to change and suggests ideas for improvements to the way things are done.
2. Building capability – keeps own knowledge and skill set current and evolving and looks for ways to continue learning to support the achievement of business objectives.
3. Quality service – delivers high quality and efficient service and takes account of the diverse client needs and requirements when looking at ways to improve service quality.

The Standard Values

Trust: Fair. Honest. Accurate. From our reporting to how we conduct our relationships, trust is in our DNA.

Diversity: We are London – the most diverse city in the world. Our commitment is to represent our city with a team and through content that reflects our readers.

Innovation: Ideas are our currency. In a city that is always evolving we embrace and drive change across all our platforms, within our team and as a business.

Resilience: Through every one of history’s landmark moments The Standard has responded and delivered. We’re proud to be a news brand with a powerful legacy – and a focus on the future.

Diversity Statement: our commitment to diversity and inclusion

At The Standard our ambition is to represent our city with a team and through content that reflects our audience. We want to attract those voices previously underrepresented in media, offering a rewarding career and opportunities for all. Teamwork is key to our success. We want all our people to feel like they belong and that their voices matter.

If you need any assistance or adjustments during the process, please contact us.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Distribution and Production

Industries

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution