BUSINESS/OPERATIONS MANAGER - HYBRID (SOLIHULL) - 24 Month FTC (With permanent appointment possible) - £50,000 - £70,000 - Excellent benefits, plus annual bonus scheme.
AskVerity is excited to be working with a new industry regulator who is looking to appoint an Operations/Business Manager to oversee and coordinate corporate activities including financial management, human resources, contract management, and procurement activities, whilst they secure the bid to become the main regulator across the gas industry.
Company Overview: -
My client provides expert energy industry governance through the impartial administration the Uniform Network Code (UNC) and guiding industry stakeholders through the modification process. They are based in Solihull, co-ordinating development of industry code change through working groups, committee meetings and engaging with a wide variety of industry stakeholders. Engagement with other code delivery bodies, industry participants, regulators, and government ensures that they remain central to development of future net zero ambitions in the gas industry.
As a not-for-profit organisation, delivery of value for money services while operating to best practice for corporate governance enables them to support the gas industry UNC governance processes for the benefit of the whole of the industry.
Main Responsibilities: -
- Financial management: overseeing and delivering budget, forecasts and financial reporting. Monitoring of cash flow, billing and financial performance.
- Commercial acumen: ensuring that externally sourced services are delivered within contract terms and deliver value for money.
- Project management: oversight of projects including business development and corporate governance.
- Team leadership: leading the support functions, collaborating with outsourced partners to deliver a professional and productive work environment. Supporting the HR requirements including development of policies to promote an inclusive and flexible working environment.
- Operations management: supporting the operational team in relation to business matters
- Stakeholder engagement: build and develop positive relationships with key stakeholders including suppliers, industry code delivery organisations and regulatory bodies.
Your Skills and Experience: -
- Financial management of budgets, forecasts, and reporting. Analysis of controllable costs to ensure value for money and efficient cost control. An AAT qualification would be advantageous.
- Keen eye for detail co-ordinating requirements to meet customer and broader stakeholder requirements while complying with corporate governance best practice.
- Experience in managing operations for an SME would be advantageous.
- Contract management including KPI monitoring and value for money assessment. Procurement experience for business support and project activities advantageous.
- Business leadership through effective motivation, development, mentoring and delegation
Benefits: -
- £50-70k
- Annual bonus scheme
- Double-matched pension contribution
- 2 volunteering days per year
- 25 days annual leave plus flexible religious holiday provisions for statutory days
- Opportunities for professional development
- Flexible or hybrid working environment
- Fixed term contract (with permanent appointment possible)
If you possess the relevant skills and experience, please apply by attaching your CV.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months
Pay: £50,000.00-£70,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Solihull B90 4AA
Reference ID: AV19022
Expected start date: 31/03/2025
