Operations Specialist

CyrusOne; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data center company in London is seeking an Operations Specialist to support the Operations teams by managing purchase orders and providing administrative assistance. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills, be organized, and have familiarity with tools like Microsoft Office and Yardi. This full-time role involves 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, at the Slough location.

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience is helpful but not essential.
• Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Office, Yardi, or Zendesk is desirable.
• Experience in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and/or Real Estate a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare purchase orders and send copies to suppliers and/or departments.
• Provide ongoing administrative support tasks for programs and projects.
• Communicate and coordinate with office & field personnel.
• Assist with research & reporting and ensure record accuracy.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Highly organized with attention to detail and accuracy

Strong customer service

Ability to read and perform mathematical calculations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Yardi

Zendesk

Job description

The Operations Specialist will support the Operations business groups to facilitate effective administration and office operating procedures. This position will interact directly with internal customers to provide efficient and effective responses to requests and inquires. The primary function of this role will be the initiation of purchase orders for the various departments that support the Operations team.

Location: Slough
Hours: 37.5 Hours per week: Monday – Friday

• Prepare purchase orders and send copies to suppliers and/or to departments originating requests
• Provide ongoing administrative support tasks for programs, projects and/or processes specific to the Operations department;
• Maintain knowledge of all organizational and governmental rules affecting purchases, and provide information about these rules to organization staff members
• Assist with research & reporting;
• Administrative data entry;
• Document and spreadsheet review/modifications;
• Ensure key site documents are uploaded to online document library and kept updated;
• Efficient, accurate record and document control;
• Assist with coordination of vendor contracts and renewals as required;
• Manage and communicate key upcoming dates, training, projects and events
• Communicate, coordinate, and expedite efforts between office & field personnel
• Liaison with CyrusOne business units
• Consider opportunities for process improvement
• Manage and update capital projects tracking data

Experience

• Previous administration experience is helpful but not essential
• Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Office, Yardi, Zendesk, or any ticketing systems is desirable

• Experience in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and/or Real Estate a plus

Skills and aptitudes

• Computer Knowledge, preferably Yardi (Primary), Zendesk a plus

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Highly organized with attention to detail and accuracy

• Work independently

• Able to prioritize work in a fast-paced office environment

• Strong computer and/or data entry experience necessary

• Ability to read and perform mathematical calculations

• Strong customer service, technical aptitude and attention to detail

• Preferable Knowledge of ticketing system. Initiates, updates, tracks, escalate and close trouble tickets

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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About Us

CyrusOne is a leading global data center developer and operator specializing in delivering state-of-the-art digital infrastructure solutions. With more than 50 high-performance mission-critical facilities worldwide, the Company ensures the continued operation of digital infrastructure for nearly 1,000 customers, including approximately 200 Fortune 1000 companies.

CyrusOne’s leading global platform of hybrid-cloud and multi-cloud deployments offers customers colocation, hyperscale, and build-to-suit environments, which help enhance the strategic connections of their essential data infrastructures and support the achievement of sustainability goals. CyrusOne data centers offer world-class flexibility, enabling clients to modernize, simplify, and rapidly respond to changing demands. Combining exceptional financial strength, a broad global footprint, and continued investment in key digital gateway markets, CyrusOne provides the world’s largest companies with long-term stability and strategic advantage at scale. For more information, please visit cyrusone.com .

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