Operations Specialist

CyrusOne; Slough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data center provider in Slough is seeking an Operations Specialist to support their operations team. The role involves initiating purchase orders, providing administrative support, and ensuring efficient communication between departments. Candidates should be organized, detail-oriented, and possess strong customer service skills. Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Office and Yardi is desirable. This position offers a full-time schedule from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare purchase orders and send copies to suppliers.
• Provide ongoing administrative support for operations programs.
• Maintain knowledge of organizational and governmental purchase rules.
• Assist with research and reporting.
• Document and spreadsheet review/modifications.

Skills

Computer Knowledge, preferably Yardi

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Highly organized with attention to detail

Strong customer service skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Yardi

Zendesk

Ticketing systems

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.

CyrusOne is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

CyrusOne provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state or local laws. We will respond to requests for reasonable accommodations to assist you in applying for positions at CyrusOne, or to submit a resume.