Operations Manager

We are looking for a self-motivated, highly organised Operations Manager who can evidence previous achievement of targets. We are a fast-moving small business in the arena of environmental mitigation of water pollution called Nutrient Neutrality. Our business is growing and we are now looking for an operations manager to take responsibility for managing our major contracts, under the Our Rivers brand. Previous experience in nutrient neutrality is useful but not essential.

Experience required:

• Managing and motivating a team
• Supplier management
• Forecasting and budgeting
• Problem solving
• Relationship building
• Management information for Directors
• Results driven in commercial environment

We have long term partners with whom we work so a team approach to achieving a shared goal is important. We value the environment and want to employ someone for whom this is important. We work hard and play hard and like to share a joke – a GSOH is important. We provide technical training however numeracy, IT literacy and a proven interest in science is important, as is a keen interest in how the market is evolving.

The successful candidate will work 5 days a week at our Howle Business Park office (TF10 8AY) and have a full driving licence. This role is not suitable for a candidate who has recently graduated. We are looking for at least 5 years experience in a commercial setting.

Remuneration and benefits:

• Salary £35-45K
• Holiday 20 days per year
• Other benefits:
• Company profit share scheme
• Dog friendly office
• Office gym

Objectives:

• Manage our two current major contracts to completion, achieving target Phosphorus mitigation in each.
• Provide market audits for new business development and work with the Directors to establish new market offerings.

Key tasks:

• Manage our client pipeline so that clients move smoothly from registration to installation.
• Provide monthly management information to the Directors and Partners Board.
• Manage our team of Environmental Consultants.
• Manage our partner suppliers to ensure we meet our deadlines.
• Manage major client relationships and local councils.
• Develop and provide client communications.
• Manage marketing comms to attract new clients.
• Review current processes and implement changes to improve efficiencies.
• Provide operations support in development of nutrient credit trading capability throughout England and Wales.

Please send us your CV and a personal statement by 22nd June. Provided you meet the majority of our requirements, we commit to letting you know whether or not you have been selected for interview.